FOOD TECHNICIAN
Part-time 29 hours per week, term time
November 2023
We are seeking to appoint a part-time food technician to provide assistance in meeting the practical needs of the food and nutrition curriculum. You will be responsible for all equipment and ingredients ensuring that they are fit for use in the lessons. Based in the state-of-the-art science and technology building, you will be working with a group of hardworking and enthusiastic teachers who work together to achieve excellent results.
The successful applicant will be competent in a range of cooking techniques, using a broad variety of kitchen equipment, with an understanding of food preparation and nutrition in schools. You will be cheerful, approachable, and conscientious with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good communication skills, both written and oral, are essential.
In return you can expect all the benefits of working at a thriving independent school: a competitive and progressive salary, pension, professional development, laptop, cycle scheme, lunches in term time and free parking.
Further details of the role and how to apply can be found under the ‘working at Claremont’ link on our website.
Closing date: Sunday 10 September 2023
Safeguarding Statement:
We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are fully committed to creating and sustaining a positive and supportive working environment free from discrimination where staff feel valued and respected. We value individuality and diversity and believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.
Claremont Fan Court School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
