School Food Technology Lab Technician

Salford City Academy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Scheme

Career progression

Competitive salary

INSET days & planning

CPD access

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Salford City Academy invites applications for a Food Technology Technician to support the Food Technology Department, preparing ingredients and equipment, maintaining rooms to high standards and managing stock while ensuring health and safety compliance.

This permanent, full-time post (37.5 hours) follows term-time working plus contract; training will be provided for the right candidate, with experience in food technology, catering or school settings advantageous.

Qualifications

• Passion for food, excellent organisational skills, and commitment to supporting students' potential.
• Previous experience in a food technology, catering, or school-based environment would be advantageous.
• Training will be provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• To assist Catering Teaching staff in developing appropriate resources for teaching and learning.
• To ensure that all Health & Safety requirements are met under the direction of the Faculty Leader.
• To assist in administrative duties in accordance with Teacher workload agreement.
• To maintain and monitor consumables and equipment in catering to ensure all pupils are able to access a wide range of materials and processes as part of their catering provision.
• To assist teaching staff in promoting and raising the profile of catering within and outside the Academy.
• To shop for and weigh out ingredients for Food & Hospitality.
• To write, update and maintain risk assessments for the catering department.
• To be responsible for ordering and chasing up orders.
• To be prepared to source resources, consumables and equipment at short notice.
• To organise and run after school events such as open evenings where Food & Hospitality can be promoted. Providing interactive activities.
• To be prepared to work with small groups on curriculum projects such as catch up lessons for students.
• Plan, shop for and run enrichment activities.
• Ensure food areas such as sinks, cookers and worktops are kept clean, hygienic and tidy.
• To confidently and safely use all workshop machinery and support teaching staff.
• To use knowledge and experience to implement effective systems that increase the efficiency of practical rooms and workshops.
• To confidently liaise between all departments, parents and students.
• To maintain and store stock in a tidy and user friendly manner.
• To ensure all aprons, towels and towels are laundered and fit for purpose.
• To prepare examples of work specific to food projects.
• To ensure any equipment that requires regular servicing is up to date.
• To update the school food plan with curriculum developments where necessary.
• To assist in the department with reprographic needs.
• To assist in maintenance of all copiers, servicing and meter readings.

Job description

Salford City Academy invites applications for a Food Technology Technician to support the Food Technology Department, preparing ingredients and equipment, maintaining rooms to high standards and managing stock while ensuring health and safety compliance.

This permanent, full-time post (37.5 hours) follows term-time working plus contract; training will be provided for the right candidate, with experience in food technology, catering or school settings advantageous.