Food Technician in Mile End East, Greater London

An exciting opportunity to join our school community

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and reliable Food Technician to support the delivery of practical Food lessons across our secondary school.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring that our Food Technology department is well prepared, safe and fully equipped for practical lessons. You will work closely with teaching staff to prepare ingredients, equipment and resources, maintain high standards of food hygiene and health and safety, and help create an engaging environment in which students can develop their practical skills.

The role

As a Food Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing ingredients, equipment and materials for practical Food lessons.
• Setting up and clearing away practical work areas before and after lessons.
• Supporting teachers and students during practical activities where appropriate.
• Ensuring food preparation areas, equipment and workspaces are clean, hygienic and safe.
• Maintaining appropriate food hygiene, health and safety and COSHH procedures.
• Monitoring and maintaining stocks of ingredients, equipment and other resources.
• Ordering and replenishing supplies within agreed budgets and procedures.
• Checking, cleaning and safely storing kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Supporting the department with practical demonstrations, displays and special activities.
• Reporting damaged, faulty or unsafe equipment promptly.
• Assisting with the general organisation and smooth running of the Food Technology department.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about food, cooking and practical education.
• Highly organised, reliable and able to manage their workload effectively.
• Confident working independently as well as as part of a team.
• Able to communicate positively and professionally with students and staff.
• Knowledgeable about food hygiene, safe food preparation and kitchen health and safety.
• Practical, resourceful and able to work calmly in a busy school environment.
• Committed to maintaining high standards and supporting an inclusive learning environment.

Previous experience of working in a school, college, catering environment or similar practical setting would be advantageous, although we would welcome applications from candidates with relevant skills and experience who are keen to develop within an educational environment.

Why join us?

We are a welcoming and ambitious secondary school committed to providing our students with excellent opportunities to develop both academically and practically. Our Food Technology department plays an important role in developing students' creativity, independence, confidence and life skills.

In return, we can offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to work with enthusiastic young people.
• A well-equipped practical learning environment.
• Professional development and opportunities to develop your skills.
• A friendly and committed staff team.
• The opportunity to make a genuine contribution to students' education and wider development.

How to apply

If you are passionate about food and practical education and would like to become part of our school community, we would be delighted to hear from you.