Food Technician

Reigate School is seeking a committed and organised Food Technician to support our thriving Design & Technology / Food department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for food, education, and promoting high standards of health, safety, and hygiene. This is a part time role working 16 hours a week, 39 weeks a year.

You will play a key role in preparing materials, supporting practical lessons, and ensuring that our food technology facilities run efficiently and safely.

About You

• Experience in a school, laboratory, or food preparation environment is desirable but not essential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has an interest in food, nutrition, or food science
• Is highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Can work independently as well as part of a team
• Has good communication and interpersonal skills
• Is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, equipment, and resources for practical food lessons
• Support teachers and students during food preparation sessions
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation in kitchens and classrooms
• Monitor stock levels and manage ordering of ingredients and supplies
• Assist with food product testing and basic evaluation activities
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (e.g. HACCP)
• Clean and store equipment safely after lessons
• Support the department with administrative and organisational tasks

What We Offer

• A fantastic working environment committed to collaborative working and high performance
• An excellent staff assistance programme with access to wellbeing and health initiatives, including counselling, physiotherapy, menopause and financial advice
• Membership of a local government pension scheme with very competitive employer contribution rates

The closing date for applications is Friday 3 July 2026 at 9am. Applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to appoint before the advertised closing date.

Reigate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years. In accordance with KCSIE, online checks will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

We value diversity and believe that different perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in our sector. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.