Food Technician

Job Description

Job title: Food Technician

Company: London Borough of Havering

Job description: FOOD TECHNICIAN

35.5 HOURS PER WEEK, TERM TIME ONLY

REQUIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

8.15am until 3.45pm (8.30am until 4.30pm on Wednesdays)

SALARY: £20,830-21,777 PER ANNUM

GRADE RANGE 1/2 (SPINE POINT 2-5)

The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School is a dynamic, co-educational school. Inspired by our historic tradition of ‘Love as Brethren’, we strive to be outstanding in everything we do; producing young people who have the confidence, qualifications, experience and aspiration to be successful in the 21st Century world.

We are seeking a Food Technician to work in the Food Preparation and Nutrition Department, joining a team of three teachers. This position would suit a candidate who is used to being on their feet for an extended period of time, who is physically fit and able to manage the manual elements of the role, and someone who is proactive, able to use their own initiative and who thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment.

The successful applicant will be responsible for calculating and shopping for ingredients (via shops and online orders), weighing ingredients for practicals, supporting the teachers in practical lessons including loading and unloading equipment from dishwashers, helping students to clean down and putting equipment away. Other duties include maintaining equipment and records, such as fridge temperature checks, and photocopying resources.

Experience of working in a school environment would be an advantage, as would some knowledge of food preparation – but is not essential.

The school is a short walk from Upminster station where Overground and Underground services are available; these connect to central London (Fenchurch Street), Romford and all District Line destinations. The school is also a short drive from the M25, A12 and A13.

Interested colleagues are invited to contact Mrs Jenny Ruth (Head of Food Preparation & Nutrition) for an informal chat about the post on 01708 251822 or by email at

Visits are welcome before application to see the working environment and to meet the department.

Completed applications should be emailed to Samantha Durrell, Human Resources, at

The successful candidate is required to complete a six-month probationary period.

Closing date for the receipt of applications is Thursday 18th January 2024 at Noon

Interviews will be held shortly afterwards

CVs AND APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School values diversity and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure (via the Disclosure & Barring Service) and Pre-employment checks

The school reserves the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, if the situation arises.

Expected salary: £20830 – 21777 per year

Location: Romford, Greater London – Central London

Job date: Sat, 06 Jan 2024 07:43:55 GMT

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