Food & Nutrition Technician

Alcester Grammar School, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5ED

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  01 September 2025

• Closing date

  18 July 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  15 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: AGS Band B points 03 to 04. Currently £8,707.70 p.a. 16 hours per week over 3 days Wed, Thu & Fri to a total of 190 days per year during AGS term time dates and some inset days

Food & Nutrition Technician job summary

Food & Nutrition Technician

16 hours per week - Wednesday 11am - 4pm (4.5 hr), Thursday 9am - 4pm (6.5hr) with 30 min unpaid lunch break, Friday 9am - 2.30 pm (5 hr) term-time only

190 days per academic year ie: Term Time + some Inset Days to a total of 190 days per year

Pay scale range AGS Band B.03 to B.04.

Actual Pro Rata Salary £8,707.70 p.a. for 16 hours per week & 190 days p.a. Start September 2025

General duties:

Preparing equipment and teaching areas for practical activities, demonstrations and science investigations Maintaining equipment and managing food storage and supplies: in the food storage area, student kitchens and teaching areas Supporting teachers in practical classes, but not leading learning lessons Carrying out administrative tasks and other functions related to the smooth running of the department, e.g. ordering or purchasing ingredients, printing, photocopying Ensuring a safe and hygienic environment, addressing health and safety issues in the room Work on your own initiative as well as a member of a team Plan and prioritise your work effectively To attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

Maintaining Work Areas:

To ensure that food technology rooms and equipment are kept clean and tidy and that all food technology room safety regulations are met, including checking equipment for safety and cleaning Liaising with other departments to report any repairs required to larger equipment, classroom fittings or ICT equipment Sterilising equipment and advising students on safety aspects of particular practical work Ensure that fridges, cookers and equipment are kept clean and that a deep clean is undertaken when required Ensure that all equipment is accounted for, in the correct place and replaced where necessary Ensure that all equipment is stored in a safe, hygienic and appropriate manner

Resources:

To monitor supplies of stock and inform line manager when further supplies of resources or ingredients are required; check foods delivered against orders and liaising with the finance department where necessary Storing equipment and stock appropriately; carry out stock taking and inventory checks To record breakages and loans, in accordance with school policy, and assist with department filing, including maintenance of up to date catalogues and price lists. To assist with the preparation and photocopying of materials for lessons, display and projects.

It is expected that the successful applicant will be able to fulfil the following criteria:

Have a good standard of education, including English and Maths Have a basic knowledge of health and hygiene in the kitchen area and be willing to undertake basic food hygiene certificate training if not already held Excellent organisational skills The flexibility to adapt to changing workloads, demands and new school challenges Positive “can do” attitude Remain calm and work under pressure when required Approachable Ability to work well as part of a team but also be able to work independently Friendly, reliable, trustworthy and flexible in days worked

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Alcester Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1294 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Alcester Grammar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alcester-grammar-school

A unique and happy school, where you can indulge your creativity, refine your skills, and enjoy an atmosphere that respects your professional autonomy. With delightful students, grateful parents and supportive colleagues, teaching doesn't get much better than this.

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