Food Technician

This role is ideal for an experienced Food Technician or a candidate with transferable skills from catering, hospitality, food preparation, laboratory, or educational support environments.

The Role

As a Food Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the Food Technology Department by preparing ingredients, maintaining equipment, and ensuring practical lessons run smoothly and safely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing ingredients, materials, and equipment for Food Technology lessons.
• Supporting teachers during practical food sessions.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe food preparation environment.
• Monitoring and managing stock levels of ingredients and equipment.
• Ordering supplies as required.
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment and workstations.
• Ensuring compliance with food hygiene and health and safety regulations.
• Assisting with displays, events, and curriculum activities within the department.
• Managing storage areas and ensuring ingredients are correctly labelled and rotated.

Requirements

Essential:

• Previous experience as a Food Technician in a school setting or experience with transferable skills from catering, hospitality, food production, or a similar environment.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety procedures.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a secondary school.
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above).
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements within Food Technology departments.
• Experience supporting practical learning environments.