Food Technician

Food Technician – Secondary School Location: Stockport Employer: Smile Education Full-time | Short-term About the Role Smile Education is recruiting for a Food Technician to support the Design & Technology department within a secondary school in Greater Manchester. It is ideal for candidates with a background in catering, hospitality, food preparation, or school technician work who are looking to gain experience in an education setting. Key Responsibilities Prepare ingredients and materials for food technology lessons Maintain and organise kitchen equipment and classroom resources Ensure food hygiene and health & safety standards are followed Support teachers during practical lessons with classroom setup and clean-down Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering supplies Requirements Experience in food preparation, catering, or hospitality environments Knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety procedures Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to work effectively within a school environment Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain) What We Offer Competitive pay rates Weekly pay Free safeguarding and education CPD Long-term and short-term placements Support from a dedicated education consultant Click ‘Apply Now’ and a dedicated consultant will be in touch to discuss our quick and easy registration process if you are successful. Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS, barred list check, prohibited list check, and qualifications verification. We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.