Food Technician

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 ..... full job details .....