Food Technician – SEMH School – West Drayton

Food Technician – SEMH School – West Drayton
West Drayton, London

Pay: Competitive Daily Rate
Type: Monday to Friday | Term Time Only | September Start | Temp-to-Perm

We are currently recruiting a Food Technician to join a specialist SEMH school in West Drayton from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support the Food Technology department within a specialist school environment, helping to prepare practical lessons, maintain equipment, and ensure a safe, organised learning space. You’ll work closely with teaching staff to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs during practical food technology sessions, helping to create a positive and engaging learning experience.

The role will include:

• Preparing ingredients, equipment, and resources for practical food technology lessons
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe food preparation area
• Managing stock levels and ordering ingredients and supplies as required
• Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and COSHH regulations
• Cleaning, maintaining, and checking kitchen equipment
• Supporting teachers and pupils during practical lessons where appropriate
• Helping to create a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience working in a food technology department, commercial kitchen, catering, or a similar environment
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety practices
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A calm, patient, and flexible approach
• A genuine interest in supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs

Training and ongoing support will be provided.

How to Apply

If you’re organised, enthusiastic, and passionate about supporting young people in a specialist education setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Important Notice

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.

At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. All applicants must:

• Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Children’s Workforce (or Children’s & Adults’) Update Service, or be willing to obtain one

Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.