Food Technician in Barnet, London

Food Technology Technician
Area: North London
Start Date: January 2027
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Salary: £100 - £130 per day, depending on experience
Working hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

Brief description: A supportive secondary school is seeking a reliable Food Technology Technician to join their team from January, with an earlier start available. This is a great opportunity for someone with school-based experience and a strong awareness of health and safety.

About the school: A welcoming and inclusive secondary school with a strong commitment to student achievement and practical learning. The school offers a collaborative working environment and well-equipped specialist facilities.

About the role: The successful candidate will support the Food Technology department with lesson preparation, equipment management, stock control, and maintaining a safe learning environment. Previous Food Technology Technician experience is beneficial but not essential. Candidates with school-based support or technician experience are encouraged to apply.

We're looking for a dedicated candidate to:

• Prepare materials, ingredients and equipment for practical lessons
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation and safety within the Food Technology area
• Assist teaching staff with lesson setup and clear down
• Monitor and manage stock levels and place orders when required
• Ensure equipment is maintained and stored correctly
• Follow food hygiene and health and safety procedures at all times

Requirements -

The ideal candidate would have:

• Previous experience working within a school environment
• Technician experience in a school, laboratory, workshop, Food Technology department or similar setting
• A good understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.