Are you an experienced Food Technology Technician who enjoys keeping a busy school kitchen organised, safe and ready for practical lessons?

We are working with a secondary school in Manchester that is looking to appoint a capable and enthusiastic Food Technology Technician on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a hands-on role within the school's Design and Technology Department, supporting teachers with the preparation and delivery of practical food lessons. From organising ingredients to maintaining equipment and ensuring food hygiene standards are met, you'll be an important part of the department's daily operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and measuring ingredients, equipment and resources ahead of practical Food Technology lessons.

• Setting up workstations and ensuring classrooms are ready for pupils and teaching staff.

• Maintaining kitchen equipment, utensils and food preparation areas to a high standard.

• Managing ingredient stock, checking expiry dates and organising orders and deliveries.

• Ensuring food storage, hygiene and safety procedures are followed, including appropriate allergen controls.

• Assisting teachers during practical sessions when required.

• Cleaning and organising practical teaching areas between lessons.

Who Would Suit This Position?

We'd like to hear from candidates who are confident working in a school Food Technology environment and understand the preparation involved in delivering successful practical lessons.

You will need:

• Previous experience working in a school is essential, ideally as a Food Technology Technician or DT Technician.

• A good understanding of food hygiene, kitchen safety and safe food handling.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prepare resources for several classes.

• Confidence using and maintaining food preparation equipment.

• The ability to work efficiently, particularly during busy practical lesson schedules.

• A friendly, reliable and supportive approach when working with teachers and pupils.

A Food Hygiene qualification or relevant training would be an advantage.

The Vacancy

Role: Food Technology Technician
School: Secondary School
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

A Great Opportunity for the Right Technician

If you enjoy practical work and understand how much preparation goes into running a successful Food Technology Department, this could be the ideal next step.

You'll have the opportunity to use your existing school experience to support practical learning and help ensure that pupils have a safe, organised and enjoyable environment in which to develop their cooking skills.

Interested in this position?

We'd be pleased to hear from experienced school technicians looking for a permanent opportunity in Manchester.

Apply today to be considered.