Food Technician

Food Technician Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (Term Time Only) Salary: Competitive, pro-rata About the RoleWe are looking for a dedicated and organized Food Technician to join our successful Design & Technology team. This part-time role is vital to ensuring our practical classrooms are safe, clean, and exceptionally well-managed, allowing teachers to deliver high-quality lessons. Key Responsibilities • Hygiene & Maintenance: Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety. This includes the daily cleaning and deep cleaning of ovens, hobs, work surfaces, and equipment. • Allergen Awareness: Ensure strict management and awareness of pupils' food allergies, intolerances, and dietary requirements to maintain a safe environment. • Budget & Stock Control: Manage the food department budget efficiently, handling the ordering, purchasing, and preparation of ingredients while minimizing waste. • Classroom Support: Prepare and set out ingredients and equipment for Food Tech lessons. About You • Highly organized, proactive, and able to work independently. • Meticulous attention to hygiene, food safety, and allergen control. • Experience managing budgets, stock, or resources. • Comfortable maintaining a tidy, safe, and efficient practical workspace. • Sympathetic to the supportive, high-achieving ethos of a secondary school environment. If you are interested please send through your CV via the applications or call Tiv Suntharesan on to find out more. 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.'