School Food Technician – Practical Kitchen & Safety

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a welcoming secondary school in Barnet, North London, to appoint a reliable Food Technician to support practical Food Technology lessons. You will prepare ingredients, maintain cleanliness, manage stock and equipment, and assist staff during practical lessons.

The role involves ensuring food preparation areas comply with safety regulations and helping to create a positive learning environment for students.

Qualifications

• Interest in food, cooking and nutrition.
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Understanding of food hygiene and health and safety procedures.
• Proactive, flexible and able to use initiative.
• Experience in a school, catering environment or food preparation role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing ingredients, equipment and resources for practical Food Technology lessons.
• Ensuring classrooms and food preparation areas are clean, safe and organised.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and health and safety.
• Supporting teaching staff during practical lessons where required.
• Managing stock levels and ordering food supplies and equipment.
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ensuring all food preparation areas comply with relevant food safety regulations.
• Helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment for students.

Skills

Food nutrition interest

Organisation

Independent work

Communication skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a welcoming secondary school in Barnet, North London, to appoint a reliable Food Technician to support practical Food Technology lessons. You will prepare ingredients, maintain cleanliness, manage stock and equipment, and assist staff during practical lessons.

The role involves ensuring food preparation areas comply with safety regulations and helping to create a positive learning environment for students.