School Food Technician

Outwood Academy Valley; Worksop; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Valley in Worksop is seeking a dedicated Food Technology Support Technician to help facilitate practical lessons. You will assist with stock control, equipment maintenance, and ensuring strict hygiene standards to keep the classroom running smoothly.

Join a busy Technology Department committed to high-quality teaching and learning, with opportunities for professional development within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Food Technology in a school setting preferred.
• Understanding of practical food preparation and hygiene standards.
• Ability to manage stock and maintain equipment in a busy classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the Food Technology department.
• Assist with stock control and ordering of materials.
• Maintain equipment and ensure cleaning procedures are followed for safe lessons.

Skills

Food hygiene

Stock control

Equipment maintenance

Cleaning procedures

Job description

Do you have practical expertise in food preparation and hygiene standards, coupled with a desire to facilitate dynamic teaching and learning in a busy Food Technology environment? Can you manage stock control, equipment maintenance, and rigorous cleaning procedures to ensure lessons run smoothly? The overall purpose of this post is supporting teaching and learning in the Technology Department on a day-to-day basis.

Welcome from the Principal:

I am proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Valley, a school where excellence, innovation, and opportunity create an outstanding learning environment for both students and staff. We are situated at the heart of the community in Worksop, the "Gateway to the Dukeries."

We are deeply committed to putting students first, raising standards, and transforming lives. We believe learning should be enjoyable and enriching, allowing students to make exceptional progress through our knowledge-rich, personalised curriculum. Our Performing Arts Department is a particular area of excellence.

If you are passionate about education, we warmly invite you to join our dedicated team. We value and invest in our staff, offering high-quality professional development and a collaborative environment. We operate as a supportive school family, celebrating successes and working together with a shared sense of purpose.