School Food Technician - North Somerset

Protocol Education Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support company seeks a Food Technician to assist in secondary schools in North Somerset. The role involves preparing ingredients, supporting lessons, and maintaining a safe kitchen while encouraging students to learn essential cooking skills. Training and support are provided for those with a passion for food and organization.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Access to free CPD and training

Support from a dedicated consultant

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or school setting preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and friendly demeanor.
• Confidence in handling food and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prep ingredients and manage stock levels.
• Support teaching staff during practical cooking sessions.
• Maintain kitchen safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Food Handling

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant food safety qualifications

Job description

School Food Technician – North Somerset

32 Hours Per Week | Local Schools | September Start

Love food? Handy in the kitchen? Brilliant at keeping things running smoothly? You might just be the perfect fit.

We're looking for a practical, organised, and enthusiastic Food Technician to support secondary school food technology departments in North Somerset. You'll be helping the next generation learn to cook, create, and (hopefully) clean up after themselves!

What you'll be doing:

• Prepping ingredients and equipment before lessons

• Supporting teaching staff during practical sessions

• Helping maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment

• Managing stock levels and ordering supplies when needed

• Encouraging pupils as they develop essential life skills

Who this role suits:

You don’t need to be a chef, but a love for food and a good head for organisation will go a long way. Experience working in a school or kitchen setting is a bonus, but training and support are provided.

Ideal if you:

• Are confident handling food and equipment

• Have strong organisational skills

• Enjoy working with young people

• Are reliable, friendly, and ready to muck in

• Can work flexibly across school hours, totalling 32 hours a week

What you’ll get:

• Weekly pay through PAYE—no umbrella company faff

• Access to Protocol Education’s free CPD and training

• A friendly consultant who actually picks up the phone

• Opportunities to grow and develop in school settings

Interested? Apply today or get in touch to chat through the details. We’ve got roles starting soon—let’s find one that fits you just right.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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