Food Technician

Langdon Park is a fantastic place to work. The school is based in recently refurbished buildings with excellent sports facilities and just opposite Langdon Park DLR station We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-motivated person to join our well established food department. The successful candidate will be a reliable team player who is able to communicate well with staff and students. Relevant experience and qualifications (Food Safety Certificate) are desirable but training will be provided Training will be provided for the right candidate. Reports to: Head of Food and Nutrition The role: The main purpose of this role will be to support the work of the food department primarily by providing technical support to the students and Food teacher to deliver the food curriculum. What we offer in the role? - The opportunity to work in a supportive and popular department - The chance to learn and develop in your role, including attending CPD - The opportunity to lead on the extra-curricular cooking club. Responsibilities. 1. To assist the food teacher and students during food lessons. 2. To prepare displays, ingredients and equipment for lessons. 3. To assist with whole school events such as open evening. 4. To maintain the upkeep of the food room, equipment and resources in a serviceable condition. 5. Under the supervision of the food teacher maintain stock cupboards by raising orders, receiving equipment and materials and purchasing of ingredients for practical lessons. 6. To carry out administrative tasks for the department as required. 7. To be responsible for organising the maintenance and repair for any equipment. To be responsible for the annual inventory check for food department equipment. 8. To carry out the above duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education documentation. What we offer in the school? 'Leaders and teachers ensure that they know and champion each individual pupil...have high expectations of all...There is a warm regard between staff and pupils...Pupils are calm and polite, friendly and courteous...Staff are proud to work at the school. They appreciate leaders' support for their well-being and the provision of professional development opportunities" Ofsted, April 2023

• A clear staff code of conduct and well-being charter
• Cycle 2 work scheme
• Free car parking and excellent transport links for all of London
Langdon Park is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A DBS enhanced disclosure that is satisfactory to us will be a condition of appointment. Also please note in accordance with the latest KCSIE guidance, shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches. Please apply via the TES online application form. If you have any questions regarding the post you can contact the Headteachers PA - Sue Isaac - Isaacs@langdonpark.org or by phone . Please note that incomplete application forms will not be considered. Only successful applications will be contacted. Deadline: Friday 15th November 2024 Interviews: Friday 22nd November 2024 Langdon Park Community School reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline. You are advised to apply soon as possible.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-motivated person to join our well established food department. The successful candidate will be a reliable team player who is able to communicate well with staff and students. Relevant experience and qualifications (Food Safety Certificate) are desirable but training will be provided

Langdon Park is a fantastic place to work. The school is based in recently refurbished buildings with excellent sports facilities and just opposite Langdon Park DLR station