Food Technician

Food Technician
Location: West Drayton, West London
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Salary: -140 - -180+ per day (Dependent On Experience and Qualifications)

Food Technician | SEN School | West Drayton | Full-Time

Are you an organised and reliable Food Technician looking to make a meaningful impact in education?

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established independent specialist secondary school in West Drayton, West London for a dedicated Food Technician to support the delivery of high-quality Food Technology lessons. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team working with pupils aged 11-19 with Autism (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ADHD and associated learning needs.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience as a Food Technician, School Food Technician, Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Food Preparation Assistant or Hospitality Assistant, particularly within an education or SEN setting.

Key Responsibilities

As a Food Technician, you will:

• Prepare ingredients, equipment and resources for practical Food Technology lessons.
• Support teachers and students during cooking and food preparation activities.
• Ensure the food technology classroom and kitchen remain clean, organised and fully equipped.
• Maintain stock levels and order food ingredients, kitchen equipment and classroom resources.
• Follow and promote Food Hygiene, Health & Safety and COSHH procedures at all times.
• Support students with SEN, Autism, SEMH and additional learning needs during practical sessions.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Food Technician, School Technician, Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant or similar.
• Knowledge of Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Safety and kitchen procedures.
• A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience working within a school, college, SEN school, special school or education setting is desirable.
• Experience supporting children or young people with Autism (ASC), SEMH, ADHD or additional needs is advantageous.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay of -140 - -180, depending on experience.
• Full-time, long-term opportunity with permanent potential.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team.
• Modern Food Technology facilities and specialist learning environment.
• The opportunity to positively impact the education and development of young people with additional needs.

About the School

This independent specialist secondary school provides a personalised education for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Through small class sizes, therapeutic support and a nurturing approach, the school enables students to develop academically, socially and emotionally while preparing them for future independence.

Apply Now

If you are a motivated Food Technician with a passion for supporting young people and maintaining high-quality practical learning environments, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.

Additional Information

Each candidate will be subject to a DBS and police check where required. A successful candidate will also provide at least two references from their previous employers.

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

''Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.''