Food Technician
Cove School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9RN26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
May 2026
Closing date
12 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Term Time Only. Hours alternating weekly. Week A - Monday 7.30am - 4.30pm, Tuesday 7.30am - 2.30pm, Wednesday 7.30am - 4.30pm, Thursday 7.30am - 4.30pm, Friday Day off. Week B - Monday 7.30am - 4.30pm, Tuesday DAY OFF, Wednesday 7.30am - 2.30pm, Thursday 7.30am - 4.30pm, Friday Day off.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £16,157 - £16,836
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have a vacancy for a Food Technician to join our friendly team in the Food & Nutrition department. We have well-stocked and resourced busy teaching spaces. We are eager to appoint someone with enthusiasm, and good practical and organisational skills. You will need to have a flexible approach, be able to use your initiative and meet deadlines. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with young people during practical food lessons. You will have a passion for preparing and cooking food and enjoy sharing this knowledge with others.
Attention to detail, and working to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene is vital.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Checking and receiving student ingredients prior to the start of the school day
- Organising students’ dishes and leftover ingredients ready for collection at the end of school day
- Providing support during practical lessons including demonstrating of equipment and techniques
- Clearing and resetting practical rooms
- Stock control and ordering of ingredients and equipment
- Accurate weighing and measuring of ingredients
- Routine safety checks, safe storage, and maintenance of equipment
- Safety, hygiene and food allergen control, including laundering of washable items
- Following risk assessments and safety systems, including COSHH
- Reporting safeguarding and general safety concerns in a timely manner
- Administration
- Experience of first aid is desirable, but not essential. Training will be given
The right attitude is more important than qualifications – we will train you if you are willing to learn. If you are interested in finding out more, you are very welcome to come and visit our food rooms and meet the team.
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
About Cove School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1010 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cove School website
- Email address
- s.downham@coveschool.uk
- Phone number
- 01252 542397
Cove School is a larger-than-average, co-educational secondary school for students aged 11–16, located in the north of Hampshire. As a local authority-maintained school, we are ideally situated within easy reach of London, the historic city of Winchester, and the stunning landscapes of the New Forest.
We are a forward-thinking, caring, and – above all – happy school. Our students, from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, are ambitious and work hard to achieve high standards. We are equally ambitious for our staff and take great pride in the comprehensive support and high-quality professional development (CPD) we provide, especially for those new to the profession or joining our team for the first time. We believe that motivated, well-supported staff are key to every student’s success.
Our extra-curricular offer is extensive, with students participating in a wide variety of sports, music and drama productions. Beyond this, we run a vibrant programme of clubs and activities all of which contribute to a rich and inclusive school experience.
We are also proud to host a specialist unit for students with hearing impairments, with all classrooms equipped with specialist audio equipment to ensure an inclusive learning environment.
We invite you to explore our website – www.coveschool.uk – for a glimpse into life at Cove School and what it means to be part of our vibrant community. To truly experience the atmosphere, we warmly encourage you to visit us during a normal school day and see our staff and students in action. We hope you’ll be inspired to apply and become part of the exciting journey we are on.
Arranging a visit to Cove School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.downham@coveschool.uk.
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