Food Technician - South Island School

South Island School is seeking to appoint a Food Technician who can support the Design & Technology faculty to facilitate exceptional learning outcomes and also support the Textile Technicians.

Responsibilities

Main Duties:

• Prepare food materials and teaching resources for Food lessons
• In-class support as and when required
• Maintain the hygiene and housekeeping of the Food rooms and assist with cleaning up when necessary
• Source vendors, purchase food items and equipment for the Department; prepare purchase orders and supporting procurement documents in line with the school Procurement Policy
• Organise and manage food storage and teaching resources effectively and economically
• Assist with maintenance of display work in the Food area
• Assist in preparing Food resources for school events and extra-curricular activities
• Provide all-round administrative support to the Department
• Maintain an accurate inventory equipment record for the Department and ensure equipment is well maintained to meet the Health and Safety requirements
• Arrange maintenance and repair of equipment
• Perform any other duties as and when assigned by Line Managers. This may involve rotation of duties among Faculty staff for breadth of knowledge and experience as a means of attaining good teamwork and fulfilling objectives for training and development
• Provide support to the Textiles technician as and when necessary

Annual Tasks:

• Empty and clean refrigerators and freezers
• Source quotes for machinery and equipment that needs replacing
• Stock count of department machinery and equipment
• Thorough checking and deep cleaning of all equipment in Food rooms
• Organise the Food storage room
• Cost out each recipe and calculate the required budget for the following year

Termly Tasks:

• Assist with noticeboards and room displays; Maintain display areas
• Provide assistance on KS4 field trip for Food classes
• Stock count of ingredients and expiry dates

Daily Tasks:

• Assist in preparing materials/ingredients resource trays for students before the lesson commences
• Calculate the quantity of ingredients required for each food lesson from individual food order forms placed by students
• Place perishable food orders daily.  Liaise with reputable suppliers who offer good quality products for delivery at the most competitive price
• Purchase ingredients directly from specialist suppliers
• Provide Filing, photocopying and laminating services for to support all Food classes
• Complete department ledger and communicate regularly with the school Finance Office regarding expenditures
• Complete and submit expense claim forms on behalf of the Food teaching staff
• Maintain the environment in a tidy, orderly and safe condition at all times
• Liaise and speak to the teachers and staff when necessary
• Prepare orders and equipment required for Food related events and extra-curricular activities
• Weekly Sterilization of kitchen utensils using dishwashing machines

Requirements

• Diploma in relevant disciplines 
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience

Abilities:

• Spoken and written English is a must
• Good ICT skills
• Excellent general practical skills
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritise tasks using time management so that all lessons are supported and run smoothly with the correct Food Resources

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge and understanding of Food Hygiene and Safety. Further training will be provided
• Excellent initiative, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• A friendly and confident manner in relation to staff and students is essential
• A reputation for being punctual, reliable, flexible, resourceful, hardworking and dedicated to the responsibilities that this post involves

Development Activities & Relevant Courses:

• To be negotiated as part of the performance management process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date.

By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF.

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