Food and Nutrition Technician
Location: Essex - Accessible via Elizabeth Line
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £17,144 p/a (FTE £27,521)
Contract Type: Part Time, Term-time only, 30 hours/week over 4 days
A leading independent senior school is seeking a well-organised, enthusiastic Food and Nutrition Technician to support teaching staff and students in a vibrant and well-resourced department.
This role involves working 30 hours per week across four days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:00am - 4:15pm).
The successful candidate will assist with the preparation of food and equipment for lessons, maintain high standards of hygiene and safety, support students during practical sessions, and help with the day-to-day organisation of the department.
Benefits:
Free school lunches during term time.
Employee support programs and access to discounted private healthcare options.
Free membership at the school's sports centre.
A positive, warm working environment with stunning grounds.
Small class sizes, excellent resources, and a collaborative staff culture.
Whether you're an experienced technician or someone keen to develop their skills in a supportive environment, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow and make an impact.
The school is an excellent place to work and extremely well-located. Their large site with picturesque grounds and state-of-the-art facilities makes a wonderful and inspiring learning and working environment.
The ideal candidate will:
Have a genuine interest in food and nutrition
Demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills
Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or you'd like to find out more, please get in touch with Joseph at Connaught Education.
Connaught Education - The Independent School Specialists
Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures