Job Description

Salary

28,491
Actual - 24,584.45

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

London

Job category/type

Support Staff

Date posted

01/12/2025

Job reference

REQ004294

Attachments

attachment
Food Technician - 2025.doc

School: The Totteridge Academy

Reports to: Head of Technology

Job Title:

Food Technician

Date: January 2026

Working Pattern: Term Time Only

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Method of Assessment

Qualifications


A good educational track record and evidence of career development

(Good standard of numeracy and literacy skills)


Relevant Qualification


A


Experience


Working within Catering or similar environments

Experience working in a school

First aid qualification

Interest in relevant field - cooking, growing own produce


A I


Knowledge and Skills


Understand, promote and uphold policies for safeguarding children and young people


A, I


IT skills sufficient to meet the requirements of the post and ability to learn new IT skills as required


A, I


Professional in attitude, conduct and appearance - a role model to young people


I


Maintaining confidentiality and integrity - being trustworthy and honest


I


Willingness to share tasks and responsibilities under pressure.


I


Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


I


Ability to manage and prioritise own workload to ensure deadlines are met.


A, I


Attention to detail and accuracy.


A, I


Personal Attributes


Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development


A


Able to uphold and behave in accordance with the Academy's Kaizen values


I


Professional in attitude, conduct and appearance - a role model to young people and flexible approach to work


I


Commitment to promoting equality and diversity in what we do.


I

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Under the overall control of the Head of Technology, to co-ordinate the use of practical resources and facilities for Food Technology lessons and provide assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the Food Technology curriculum, including liaising with teaching staff

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key duties:

1. Prepare specific resources/ingredients/equipment for lessons, as directed

2. lifting and moving equipment

3. Maintain sufficient supplies of materials to enable delivery of lessons

4. Safely and securely store allocated equipment and materials to prevent unauthorised access / misuse

5. Clean and undertake day to day maintenance of equipment as needed and as directed to ensure it is clean and in good working order

6. Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations and take action where hazards are identified, including reporting any serious hazards to the line manager

7. Undertake basic record keeping as directed.

8. Ensure the safe treatment and disposal of used materials, including hazardous substances, and respond to actual or potential hazards.

9. Ensure dangerous kitchen equipment is kept in optimum condition and stored correctly

10. Regularly maintain the equipment and tools in the classroom

11. Keep all classrooms organised and free from hazards

12. To assist Food Technology staff in developing appropriate resources for teaching and learning

13. Stock-taking and ordering of materials, ingredients, and equipment

14. To provide support for the teacher during practical lessons

15. To assist teaching staff in promoting and raising the profile of Food Technology both in school and out

16. To undertake such other tasks relevant to the work of the Technology Department or the needs of the school as they may arise

17. To provide primary first aid over withing the school to students and staff, supporting students routinely with specific medical needs as necessary



Any other duties required, commensurate with the responsibility and level of this post.



Individuals in this role may also undertake some or all of the following:

1. Assist in delivering practical learning activities for pupils

2. Provide clerical and administrative support as directed

3. Order supplies as directed

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Method of Assessment

Qualifications


A good educational track record and evidence of career development

(Good standard of numeracy and literacy skills)


Relevant Qualification


A


Experience


Working within Catering or similar environments

Experience working in a school

First aid qualification

Interest in relevant field - cooking, growing own produce


A I


Knowledge and Skills


Understand, promote and uphold policies for safeguarding children and young people


A, I


IT skills sufficient to meet the requirements of the post and ability to learn new IT skills as required


A, I


Professional in attitude, conduct and appearance - a role model to young people


I


Maintaining confidentiality and integrity - being trustworthy and honest


I


Willingness to share tasks and responsibilities under pressure.


I


Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


I


Ability to manage and prioritise own workload to ensure deadlines are met.


A, I


Attention to detail and accuracy.


A, I


Personal Attributes


Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development


A


Able to uphold and behave in accordance with the Academy's Kaizen values


I


Professional in attitude, conduct and appearance - a role model to young people and flexible approach to work


I


Commitment to promoting equality and diversity in what we do.


I