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Food Technology Technician (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 192412
Primary & Secondary Competitive Contract / Temp entry Level 20 October 2026
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Education Details

Food Technology Secondary mat

Job Description

Food Technology Technician

Temporary

About the Role

You'll support the smooth running of food technology lessons at a multi-academy trust, working alongside teaching staff to make sure every practical session is prepared, safe and ready to go.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone organised and practical who enjoys being part of a busy teaching environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing ingredients, equipment and resources ahead of practical lessons and demonstrations.
  • Assisting teaching staff during practical sessions and supporting students as they work.
  • Cleaning, maintaining and checking kitchen equipment to a high standard.
  • Maintaining food hygiene and health and safety standards across all practical areas.
  • Managing stock, ordering ingredients and keeping resources ready when needed.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Practical food preparation skills and good working knowledge of kitchen equipment
  • Understanding of food hygiene and health and safety requirements
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines
  • Good communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a team

Desirable (but not essential):

  • A relevant food or catering qualification
  • Previous experience working in a school or education setting

If you're ready to put your practical skills to work supporting young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Dom Key-Leeves

Dom Key-Leeves

Recruitment Manager

Requirements

  • Practical food preparation skills
  • Good working knowledge of kitchen equipment
  • Understanding of food hygiene and health and safety requirements
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Good communication skills

Skills & Qualifications

Food preparationKitchen equipment operationFood hygieneHealth and safetyStock managementEquipment maintenance

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