Food Technician
Location: Kingsway Park High School, Turf Hill Road, Rochdale, OL16 4XA
Salary: School Supports Scale SSP 05 – 06 (£25,583 – £25,989 FTE). Actual Salary £22,471 – £22,828
Contract: Permanent, Term Time + 1 week, 37 hrs a week
Start Date: ASAP
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and organising ingredients, equipment and materials for lessons
- Supporting teachers and students during practical activities
- Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety
- Managing stock, resources and equipment efficiently
- Assisting with displays, curriculum events and enrichment activities
- Providing administrative and operational support within the department
What We’re Looking For
- Has experience in food preparation, catering, hospitality or education settings
- Understands food hygiene and health & safety procedures
- Is highly organised, proactive and able to work independently
- Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Is committed to supporting young people and creating positive learning experiences
- Holds a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, or is willing to obtain one
- Previous experience within a school or Food Technology environment would be an advantage
What We Offer
- At Kingsway Park and the Altus Education Partnership, we are deeply committed to developing our staff and supporting long-term careers.
- A supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking History department
- High-quality induction and ongoing professional development
- Access to nationally recognised leadership qualifications and trust-wide career progression
- Opportunities to contribute to whole-school and trust-wide projects
- Modern facilities and a well-resourced learning environment
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Employee Benefits Programme including: Cycle to Work scheme, Free Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and wellbeing support)
Altus EDUCATION Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.
Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.
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