Food Technician

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Job ID: JR71290541

Salary: £80-£100 per day

Job Term: Full Time, Long Term, Part Time, Temporary

Sector: Education

Location: Pickering

Job Description:

James Ray Recruitment are pleased to be working with a fantastic local school based in Pickering, North Yorkshire. The school fosters a sense of community with a commitment to providing high-quality education and support.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and organised Food Technician to join the team on a temporary basis commencing from October, 4 days a week until December. You will be working alongside the Food Technology Department to support the delivery of practical lessons.

The Food Technician will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of the school’s Food Technology lessons. You will be responsible for preparing materials and ingredients, maintaining kitchen equipment, ensuring food hygiene standards are met, and assisting teachers during practical sessions.

Key Duties:

Prepare and set up equipment, ingredients, and materials for Food Technology lessons.
Ensure all health, safety, and food hygiene standards are strictly adhered to.
Clean and maintain kitchen and food preparation areas, equipment, and utensils.
Order and manage stock, ensuring the kitchen is well supplied.
Assist students and staff during practical lessons, offering support and guidance where needed.
Ensure accurate records are kept of all activities, including health and safety compliance.
Support teachers with lesson planning and resource preparation.

Experience & Key Skills Required:

Experience in a similar role, ideally within a school or catering environment.
A good understanding of food hygiene standards and health & safety procedures (Food Hygiene certification preferred but not essential).
Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
Confident in working independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication skills and the ability to support and engage with students.
Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen practices.
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to the changing needs of the department.

Desirable Qualifications:

Relevant qualifications in Food Technology or Catering (e.g., Food Hygiene Certificate, NVQ in Catering).
Previous experience working in a school or education setting is an advantage.

Benefits:

Competitive day rate (£80 – £100 per day) dependent on experience
Full or part time roles during term time only
Guaranteed Pay Scheme: All secondary school applicants will be considered for our guaranteed pay scheme, providing you with the reassurance of regular work.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the academic and personal development of students
Supportive school environment with access to professional development opportunities
Convenient commuting with excellent transport links in Selby

James Ray Recruitment specialise in finding our candidates long term & permanent placements across the UK. This business has been established by education recruitment consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector so can guarantee the unrivalled expertise required when finding you your ideal placement.

Why work with James Ray Recruitment?

Unrivalled payrates
Experienced & Dedicated consultant support.
Bespoke pay type discussed around your individual circumstance.
Benefits such as holiday pay, maternity, paternity, sick leave, pension etc
Financial travel assistance.
Guaranteed pay options available.
Referral schemes.

To find out more, call our team on 01482 533656.

Please be assured all conversation are conducted within the strictest confidence.

Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, if we haven’t contacted you within 10 working days please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.

James Ray recruitment is a Recruitment Business having sought agreement from their clients to find candidates for these roles, in accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations Act 2003. James Ray Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including an enhanced DBS check and references. James Ray Recruitment are an equal opportunities employer.

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