Food Technician

Job Description Post: Food Technology Technician Salary UL PayScale Band 2 Vocational Points 3 - 7 (£25,918 -£28,814 FTE) Contract: Full time 37.5 hours, Permanent , Term time + contract Job Purpose To support the effective and efficient teaching and learning in the Food Technology Department We are looking for a passionate, organised, and proactive Food Technology Technician to join our thriving Design and Technology department at Salford City Academy. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning by preparing ingredients and equipment, maintaining food technology rooms to the highest standards, managing stock and ordering supplies, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. We are seeking someone who is reliable, flexible, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. A passion for food, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to supporting students in achieving their potential are essential. Previous experience in a food technology, catering, or school-based environment would be advantageous, although training will be provided for the right candidate. Above all, we are looking for an individual who shares our commitment to providing an outstanding educational experience for every student. What can we offer?_ The opportunity to save money across hundreds of major retailers Employee Referral Scheme Bespoke career pathways for every member of staff Competitive salary 5 INSET days per year +3 additional planning days each term, dedicated to development and planning. The benefits of working in a successful multi-academy trust and full access to ongoing CPD Cycle to Work Scheme Key responsibilities To assist Catering Teaching staff in developing appropriate resources for teaching and learning. To ensure that all Health & Safety requirements are met under the direction of the Faculty Leader. To assist in administrative duties in accordance with Teacher workload agreement. To maintain and monitor consumables and equipment in catering to ensure all pupils are able to access a wide range of materials and processes as part of their catering provision. To assist teaching staff in promoting and raising the profile of catering within and outside the Academy. To shop for and weigh out ingredients for Food & Hospitality. To write, update and maintain risk assessments for the catering department. To be responsible for ordering and chasing up orders. To be prepared to source resources, consumables and equipment at short notice. To organise and run after school events such as open evenings where Food & Hospitality can be promoted. Providing interactive activities. To be prepared to work with small groups on curriculum projects such as catch up lessons for students. Plan, shop for and run enrichment activities. Ensure food areas such as sinks, cookers and worktops are kept clean, hygienic and tidy. To confidently and safely use all workshop machinery and support teaching staff. To use knowledge and experience to implement effective systems that increase the efficiency of practical rooms and workshops. To confidently liaise between all departments, parents and students. To maintain and store stock in a tidy and user friendly manner. To ensure all aprons, towels and t towels are laundered and fit for purpose. To prepare examples of work specific to food projects. To ensure any equipment that requires regular servicing is up to date. To update the school food plan with curriculum developments where necessary. To assist in the department with reprographic needs. To assist in maintenance of all copiers, servicing and meter readings. Key Tasks To prepare materials and equipment for practical lessons. To maintain equipment in accordance with Health & Safety requirements. Carry out weekly Health & Safety checks on all equipment and report directly to the Faculty Leader. To write, update and maintain Risk and COSSH assessments General To have due regard for data protection, confidentiality and Health and Safety policies To undertake appropriate training as required To undertake any other duties which may be assigned to the post from time to time as directed by the Associate Principal Job Descriptions for all posts in the academy will be subject to review and may be modified after consultation with the holder of the post. To ensure a rigorous approach towards the commitment to protect students at Salford City Academy, giving clear signals that the academy takes the safeguarding of students seriously in all aspects of its practice. This job description is intended as a general guide to the duties attached to the post and is not an inflexible specification. It may, therefore, be altered from time to time to reflect the changing need of the service, always in consultation with the post holder. Every member of staff at Salford City Academy has a responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people with whom they come into contact. We are an inclusive academy and strive to be a learning, caring and thriving institution. We take the safeguarding of students and staff seriously at Salford City Academy. All staff are expected to support this ethos. We hold the right to withdraw this post before the closing date should we receive high interest, offer of this post is subject to all pre-employment safeguarding checks including DBS.