Overview
We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic part-time Food and Nutrition Technician to join our team at Harris Academy Wimbledon (38 weeks per year, 20 hours per week). The successful candidate will support the delivery of engaging and high-quality Food and Nutrition lessons by maintaining equipment, preparing materials, and ensuring a safe and well-organised learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for food, nutrition and education to play a key role in supporting students' practical learning experiences and contributing to the success of our thriving department.
Main Areas of Responsibility
* Preparing equipment and ingredients for lessons according to teacher specifications
* Advising students and staff on the safe and proper use of tools, equipment and practical activities
* Supporting students in preparing materials for independent practical work at KS4
* Assisting in practical lessons and providing technical support when required
* Maintaining, repairing and ensuring the safety of resources and equipment, reporting issues beyond scope
* Understanding subject syllabi and schemes of work to prepare effectively for practical lessons
* Managing stock levels, conducting regular stock checks and organising weekly ingredient orders
* Performing safety checks and complying with health, safety and hygiene regulations, including risk assessments
* Implementing health and safety procedures across the department
* Storing equipment and ingredients safely and maintaining good condition
* Disposing of hazardous food waste and recycling safely
* Cleaning and maintaining kitchen areas and equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
* Keeping up to date with health, safety and hygiene regulations and developments in Food Technology
* Collaborating with technical staff to keep workspaces clean, tidy and safe
* Rotating ingredients using first-in, first-out method to ensure safe food storage
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you are passionate about supporting young people's learning and have a keen interest in food, nutrition and practical education. You should be organised, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team to ensure lessons run smoothly and safely. If you have experience working in a school or food technology environment, enjoy hands-on work and take pride in maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety, we would love to hear from you.
Next Steps
Please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please email us or call to arrange a conversation. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. We only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
Rewards & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to career development and progression opportunities, we offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
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