Food Technician

St Bede’s and St Joseph’s Catholic College are seeking a Food Technician to join and support their food technology department!

Food Technician
Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 4BQ

• 37 hours per week Term Time only plus 2 days
• Scale 3 points 5 - 6, (£19,904.50 to £20,595.78 Actual)
• Immediate start available

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College is a celebrated educational institution committed to providing excellent teaching, learning, and assessment to students. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment rooted in Catholic values and aim to empower students to achieve their full potential. Our college opened in September 2014 and follows the concepts of Ignite, Illuminate, and Shine and we are proud to keep these themes at the centre of all of our teaching.

The appointed Food Technician will be a dynamic, highly motivated technician who is passionate about food and nutrition, able to provide a support service to the Technology Department including preparation of materials, setting up equipment for practical classes and assisting in practical lessons.

Requirements for the role:

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills to join our dynamic team, to be successful in this role, you must also have:

• General food education and experience in a similar role
• GCSE English and Maths A-C or equivalent
• Food hygiene/health and safety certification
• First aid qualification or willingness to undertake training

Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Collaborative and vibrant working environment
• Contributory pension scheme
• On-site parking

Key responsibilities:

Within this post, you will be required to:

• Prepare and maintain resources for food technology practical lessons, adhering to health and safety standards and class requirements
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization of food preparation and storage areas, as well as classroom spaces
• Support teachers during practical lessons, including preparing ingredients and equipment as directed and providing student feedback
• Assist with administrative tasks such as managing stock levels, shopping for supplies, and handling departmental communications
• Organise and maintain filing systems, manage administrative duties, and ensure efficient resource accessibility within the department

This is an exciting time to join the College as we continue to develop and build on our tradition, with a determined focus on strong teaching through a wide range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

St Bede’s and St Joseph’s Catholic College is a two-site College - role holder should be aware that you may be asked to work on either site.

Closing Date: 26th April 2024 at 12 noon

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the exceptions order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Appointments will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the receipt of satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks including social media checks.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Food Technician, Culinary Technician, Kitchen Lab Technician, Food Tech, Nutrition Technician, Food Service Technician, Food Science Assistant, Food Preparation Technician.