Food Technician

Food and Nutrition Technician Main Duties / Responsibilities

1. Preparing equipment and teaching areas for practical activities:

· Health & Safety is an essential role in preparation of a safe teaching environment.

· Prepare ingredients.

· Prepare for and clear away demonstrations.

· Ensure equipment is ready and available.

· Tidying up and checking equipment.

· Cleaning surfaces, cookers, sinks etc.

· Laundering of tea towels and dish cloths.

· Ensuring clean aprons are available.

2. Helping pupils to get the most of out of learning experiences:

· Supporting the teaching and learning.

· Assisting pupils with practical tasks.

3. Carrying out administrative and other functions related to the effective and efficient running of the department

· Stock control.

· Ordering ingredients, equipment etc.

· Checking deliveries.

· Photocopying, printing.

4. Maintaining equipment and teaching areas:

· Minimising the risk of bacterial contamination

· Ensuring a safe environment.

· Carrying out safety checks.

· Maintaining equipment.

· Assisting with hygiene and safety checks.

· Cleaning fridges and checking temperatures.

· Ensuring pupils ingredients and food products are stored at the correct temperature.