Food Technician
Gosden House School, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0AH15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
3 September 2025
Closing date
2 July 2025 at 9am
Date listed
11 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 16 hours over 4 days (Tuesday to Friday), 8.30am – 12.30pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,777 - £28,686
Actual salary
- £10,238 - £10,968
Pay scale
- Surrey PS5
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Purpose:
To support the effective running of the Gosden Bakehouse catering workspace to ensure the safe and proper use and maintenance of resources and equipment.
To assist staff in using the space effectively as an educational resource.
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Main Responsibilities and Duties
1) Preparation of equipment, resources and materials for lessons and activities.
2) General care of kitchen/teaching areas including the regular inspection and maintenance of work surfaces, appliances, hand tools, machines, and other equipment.
3) Clearing up after lessons and putting away equipment/materials as required including laundry.
4) Ensure the safe storage of equipment, resources and materials.
5) Be responsible for maintaining stock and ordering equipment and supplies.
6) Ensure that Health and Safety requirements and other relevant regulations, are adhered to and observed.
7) Support teaching staff in delivering practical activities within the space.
8) Help to maintain a booking system for the space.
Knowledge and Skills
1) A vocational or academic qualification in the relevant subject area would be an advantage.
2) Relevant practical experience is desirable.
3) Good communication, organisational and prioritising skills are essential.
4) The post holder should have an ability to use ICT for data entry and creating displays for students’ work.
Additional Responsibilities
1) Providing assistant/cover for emergency provision in the kitchen, providing a pre-made emergency menu.
2) Assisting the Breakfast Club Supervisor with stock administration and preparation.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:Gosden House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Theappointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We reserve the right to close any recruitment campaign early.
What the school offers its staff
Other benefits:
- LGPS pension scheme
- Vivup employee benefits (available to all Surrey CC employees) https://vivupbenefits.co.uk/
- Blue light card (all permanent school staff are eligible, payslip and school email required) https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/
- Discounts for teachers (all school staff are eligible) https://www.discountsforteachers.co.uk/
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A comprehensive Gosden House Wellbeing Programme
Commitment to safeguarding
Gosden House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
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About Gosden House School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 16
- School size
- 130 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gosden House School website
- Email address
- recruitment@gosden-house.surrey.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01483 892008
Gosden House is an outstanding school for young people with learning and additional needs, from 4-16 years of age. Set in extensive grounds, the environment offers students the opportunity to explore and challenge the potential of learners in every aspect.
The curriculum has a strong focus on core learning skills and communication. We aim to develop resilience, creativity and social skills in order to support young people to succeed in the workplace and live rewarding, independent lives.
Learning is tailored to suit the needs of the individual and we work in partnership with families and other agencies to support learning and development for the ‘whole child. We have high expectations, and learners take pride in their achievements.
We firmly believe that children facing the toughest challenges every day deserve the best chance to improve their life outcomes. Our children are lively and enthusiastic about every opportunity they are offered and this excitement empowers them to try new things and to engage with learning. We were delighted to have received Ofsted Outstanding December 2019.
Our Values
At Gosden, we treat each other with kindness and respect, celebrating the differences that make us all special and unique. Everyone has a voice that is heard and we help each other to reach our dreams and goals. We are proud to be in the place that is right for us. We are not just a school, but a Gosden family.
Rebecca Smale, Head Teacher
Arranging a visit to Gosden House School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@gosden-house.surrey.sch.uk.
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