Details:
- Salary: £140 - 180 - Day
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Hillingdon London
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Food Technician
West London
Full-Time, Permanent role
Salary: £140 - £180+ per day
We are currently recruiting for a dedicated Food Technician to join a well-established independent specialist secondary school in West London, supporting students aged 11-19 with Autism (ASC), SEMH, ADHD, and additional learning needs. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive team and help deliver engaging Food Technology lessons.
This role would suit candidates with experience as a Food Technician, School Food Technician, Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Food Preparation Assistant, or Hospitality Assistant, particularly within education or SEN settings.
Key Responsibilities
As a Food Technician, you will:
Prepare ingredients, equipment, and resources for practical Food Technology lessons.
Support teaching staff and students during food preparation and cooking activities.
Maintain a clean, organised, and fully stocked food technology environment.
Monitor stock levels and order ingredients, equipment, and resources as required.
Ensure compliance with Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, and COSHH regulations.
Support students with SEN, Autism, SEMH, and additional learning needs during practical sessions.
Requirements
To be successful, you will:
Have experience as a Food Technician, Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, or similar.
Possess a good understanding of Food Hygiene, Food Safety, and Health & Safety procedures.
Hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or be willing to obtain one.
Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Have experience working in a school, college, SEN, or educational setting (desirable).
Have experience supporting children or young people with Autism, SEMH, ADHD, or additional needs (advantageous).
Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.
About the School
This independent specialist secondary school provides tailored education for students with SEND. Through small class sizes, therapeutic support, and a nurturing environment, the school helps young people thrive academically, socially, and emotionally while building independence for the future.
Apply Now
If you're a dedicated Food Technician passionate about supporting young people and creating effective practical learning environments, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community