Job Introduction
Start date: September 2025
Part Time (days negotiable)
Term Time only
WE CANNOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION
We have a vacancy for a Food Technician to join our friendly team in the Food & Nutrition department. We have well-stocked and resourced busy teaching spaces. We are eager to appoint someone with enthusiasm, and good practical and organisational skills. You will need to have a flexible approach, be able to use your initiative and meet deadlines. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with young people during practical food lessons. You will have a passion for preparing and cooking food and enjoy sharing this knowledge with others.
Attention to detail, and working to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene is vital.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Checking and receiving student ingredients prior to the start of the school day
- Organising students’ dishes and leftover ingredients ready for collection at the end of school day
- Providing support during practical lessons including demonstrating of equipment and techniques
- Clearing and resetting practical rooms
- Stock control and ordering of ingredients and equipment
- Accurate weighing and measuring of ingredients
- Routine safety checks, safe storage, and maintenance of equipment
- Safety, hygiene and food allergen control, including laundering of washable items
- Following risk assessments and safety systems, including COSHH
- Reporting safeguarding and general safety concerns in a timely manner
- Administration
- Experience of first aid is desirable, but not essential. Training will be given
The right attitude is more important than qualifications – we will train you if you are willing to learn. If you are interested in finding out more, you are very welcome to come and visit our food rooms and meet the team. Please phone the main school line to arrange a time on 01252 542397 or email s.downham@coveschool.uk
Application Procedure
For further information regarding Cove School and the link to our application form, please visit our website https://www.coveschool.uk/251/support-vacancies. Alternatively, please email s.downham@coveschool.uk for an application form and further details.
If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.
WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS USING OUR APPLICATION FORM NOT CVs.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
