Food Technician
Teaching vacancies, University, York
Food Technician
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Teaching vacancies, University, York
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 10 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 8d1abed7441a40af8bf943278c6ea87e
Full Job Description
- Preparing ingredients, tools, and equipment needed for lessons and demonstrations, ensuring everything is ready for practical classes.
- Maintain, clean and set up workstations, ensuring a safe and clean environment. Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, such as ovens, mixers, and utensils, - Keep records of risk assessments and COSHH documentation
- Assist with ordering, receiving, and storing food supplies, managing stock levels to minimize waste and avoid shortages.
- Support the teachers within the department during practical lessons by assisting students with safe handling of equipment and following recipes or instructions.
- Supervise students during practical sessions, helping to ensure they work safely and hygienically.
- Provide guidance to students, especially during practical tasks, to help them develop confidence in their cooking skills.
- Enforce health and safety regulations in the classroom, including safe handling and storage of food and equipment.
- Maintain inventory of kitchen resources and report any maintenance needs.
- Assist in organising resources and stationary for both Food rooms as well as creating and maintaining visual displays for the classrooms.
Basic understanding of food hygiene, safety, and health standards. - Strong organisational skills to manage stock, maintain records, and ensure a smooth flow of lessons.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Patience and good communication skills, especially when working with students.
- Be prepared to undertake any relevant training as required, to support the function of the post and to enhance personal development.