Food Technician

Location: Newham

Salary: £100 - £125 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Long Term/Permanent

Do you love the art of cooking and want to make a real impact in education?

GSL Education are looking for a Food Technician to join our client schools in Newham who's ready to inspire young minds and help them master essential cooking skills.

As a Food Technician, you will be a key player in the food technology department. You'll prepare materials, maintain equipment, and support students during their practical lessons. Your role as a Food Technician is crucial in keeping the kitchen running smoothly and creating an exciting learning atmosphere.

Responsibilities:

• Organise and prepare materials and ingredients for lessons, ensuring everything is fresh and ready.
• Assist teachers during cooking classes by supporting demonstrations and guiding students.
• Keep kitchen equipment and workspaces clean and orderly, maintaining hygiene and organisation.
• Ensure health and safety standards are followed by monitoring safe practices in the kitchen.
• Encourage and help students develop their cooking skills, providing feedback and support.
• Plan and organise food-related projects and events, including coordinating logistics and student participation.
• Monitor stock and order supplies, keeping track of ingredients, utensils, and cleaning products.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Food Technician is a plus.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Great organisational and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Passionate about working with young people and supporting their education.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

For more information or to register your interest in the Food Technician role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

Join us as a Food Technician and bring your culinary passion to the classroom!