Food Technician (temporary)

The successful candidate is likely to have extensive experience in catering, food preparation and/or nutrition. They must exhibit proficient practical skills, the ability to effectively manage practical sessions, inspire students, and uphold high standards. Experience of working with a range of ingredients and cuisines would be beneficial.

All staff are fully supported in their professional development. 

Food Technology and Nutrition is a popular subject in the Senior School and is well resourced. Students focus on high skill preparation of a wide variety of ingredients and learn food and nutrition issues in relation to diet and health throughout life. They develop knowledge and understanding of food hygiene and safety in the cooking and storing of foods as well as how to budget wisely.

A full job description can be found below.

This is a temporary position to cover staff absence until at least Christmas, and possibly beyond. We are looking to appoint as soon as possible and will therefore consider applications as they arrive. Interested applicants are advised to submit their form as soon as possible, and the vacancy may close before the date advertised.

Successful candidates will be invited to a formal interview and may be given a specific task to do. There will also be an opportunity to tour the School on the day.

Applications, addressed to Mrs Clare Macro (Headmistress), should include a completed school application form and a covering letter of not more than 2 pages summarising your suitability for the role as outlined in the information pack.

Please submit these to the HR & Compliance Officer, Ms Corinna Gregory: recruitment@edgbastonhigh.co.uk

CVs may be submitted as well but must be accompanied by an application form.

To comply with KCSIE Edgbaston High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks and Disclosure and Barring Services.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children."

Edgbaston High School is an equal opportunities employer.