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School Food Technician
Location: Secondary School, Southeast London (Southwark borough)
Contract Type: Long term Full-time until July 2025
Salary: £14 - £16 phr – DBS enhanced required on the update service
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Food Technician to join our thriving secondary school in Southeast London (Southwark borough). This role supports the delivery of Food Technology lessons, ensuring the smooth operation of practical and theoretical sessions while fostering a safe, engaging, and educational environment for students.
Key Responsibilities
Lesson Support
Prepare ingredients, equipment, and materials for practical Food Technology lessons.
Assist teachers during practical sessions, providing guidance and support to students as needed.
Ensure all equipment and workspaces are clean, organized, and ready for use.
Health & Safety
Enforce strict adherence to health and safety regulations in the kitchen and classroom.
Conduct routine checks of kitchen tools, appliances, and equipment, reporting and resolving issues promptly.
Maintain hygiene standards by overseeing the proper cleaning and storage of utensils, appliances, and surfaces.
Administrative Duties
Manage inventory of ingredients, equipment, and materials, ordering supplies as needed within budget constraints.
Keep accurate records of stock, lesson plans, and safety checks.
Support teachers with administrative tasks such as lesson planning and resource preparation.
Student Engagement
Supervise and guide students during practical activities, promoting safe and effective use of equipment.
Encourage students to develop culinary skills, creativity, and an understanding of nutrition and healthy eating.
Team Collaboration
Work closely with Food Technology teachers and the Design & Technology department to support curriculum delivery.
Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the learning experience for all students.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential
A passion for food preparation and education.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene practices in a kitchen setting.
Ability to work collaboratively and support young learners.
Basic IT proficiency for administrative tasks.
Desirable
Previous experience as a Food Technician or similar role in a school environment.
Relevant qualification in food safety or catering (e.g., Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate).
Familiarity with secondary school curricula in Food Technology.
Personal Attributes
Approachable and patient with students.
Proactive and flexible in supporting the needs of the department.
Enthusiastic about inspiring young people to develop culinary skills and an understanding of nutrition.
Benefits
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Access to school facilities and resources.
If you, or anybody else is interested in this role please don't hesitate to get in touch (Rodney @ Madison Reign or click apply now!
Kindest Regards,
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Rodney @ Madison Reign
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