Job description
Food Technician
Location: Colchester
Salary: £85 - £110 per day
Start Date: Immediately
Contract Type: Day to Day/Long Term, Full-time/Part-time
Are you ready to inspire the next generation of culinary talents? Join us in a dynamic educational environment dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences for our students.
GSL Education Chelmsford are seeking a dedicated and efficient Food Technician to join our team and contribute to the smooth operation of our Food Technology department.
Food Technician - Colchester - £85-£110 a day
The ideal candidate will be dedicated and highly efficient, contributing significantly to the smooth functioning of the Food Technology department. This role will involve supporting practical lessons and assisting in creating an engaging and effective learning space for students.
Key Responsibilities of a Food Technician:
- Lesson Preparation: Ensure the efficient preparation and organisation of lesson materials, including weighing out ingredients for practical lessons and providing necessary equipment to the class.
- Classroom Support: Assist teaching staff and pupils during lessons and help maintain displays within the department.
- Practical Demonstrations: Provide practical demonstrations of recipes as needed.
- Stock Management: Maintain appropriate stocks in liaison with the Head of Department, including weekly shopping, stock rotation, and ensuring value for money.
- Cleaning and Maintenance: Keep washing up to date, replace linen, clean up after lessons, and ensure rooms are maintained in a clean and tidy manner.
- Administrative Support: Provide administrative support including typing, photocopying, and laminating.
- Equipment Maintenance: Regularly inspect department equipment, arrange repairs and cleaning in liaison with the Site Manager, and manage testing of electrical equipment.
- Financial Management: Order supplies and equipment, raise purchase orders, check invoices, and maintain accurate financial records.
- Event Organisation: Assist in organising events such as the Super Chef competition.
- Health and Safety: Ensure the application of Health and Safety procedures and raise awareness of Health & Safety issues within the department.
Key Requirements:
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in administrative tasks such as typing, photocopying, and laminating.
- Basic knowledge of Health and Safety procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in stock management and financial record-keeping.
- Ability to provide practical demonstrations and support during lessons.
Why Join GSL:
- Competitive daily pay rates.
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive school environment.
- Training and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- Be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in students' lives.
Please be advised that this Food Technician role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Essex.
For more information or to register your interest in the Food Technician role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.