School Food Tech Technician: Kitchen Prep & Safety Champion

Marchant Recruitment; Hertford Heath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an organised Food Technology Technician to support a secondary school in Hertfordshire. You will help prepare teaching kitchens, assist with practical activities and ensure hygiene and safe food handling.

The role involves preparing ingredients, equipment, stock control and coordinating with teachers to ensure lessons run smoothly in a safe, well-equipped environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Food Technology Technician experience in a school is desirable.
• Experience in catering, food preparation or a commercial kitchen is also relevant.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safe food-handling practices.
• Understanding of allergen awareness and appropriate food storage.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare resources accurately and work to lesson schedules.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow teachers' instructions.
• A responsible approach to equipment safety and kitchen cleanliness.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding checks and school-specific training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, utensils and equipment for practical Food Technology lessons.
• Assist teachers with setting up demonstrations and student cooking activities.
• Check that kitchen workstations and equipment are clean and ready for use.
• Maintain appropriate food hygiene and safe food-handling standards.
• Store ingredients correctly and follow procedures for stock rotation and temperature control.
• Follow allergen-management procedures and communicate concerns to the responsible teacher.
• Clean and maintain utensils, work surfaces and equipment following lessons.
• Monitor ingredient and consumable stock levels and report when supplies need replenishing.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and storing materials safely.
• Report damaged or faulty equipment and arrange authorised maintenance where required.
• Maintain tidy storage areas and ensure cleaning materials are stored securely.
• Follow risk assessments and relevant health and safety procedures.
• Support the safe disposal of food waste and other kitchen waste.
• Maintain records of stock, equipment issues and cleaning tasks where required.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to ensure lessons run smoothly.

Skills

School Technician

Food Hygiene

Catering Experience

Organization

Health & Safety

Stock Management

Allergen Awareness

Communication

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an organised Food Technology Technician to support a secondary school in Hertfordshire. You will help prepare teaching kitchens, assist with practical activities and ensure hygiene and safe food handling.

The role involves preparing ingredients, equipment, stock control and coordinating with teachers to ensure lessons run smoothly in a safe, well-equipped environment.