Food Studies Technician

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Food Studies Technician.  Food Studies plays a vital part in the secondary school curriculum and the subject is highly valued by parents and students at the school. It is an extremely popular subject in which students achieve outstanding results. 

 The department enjoys excellent examination results and the reason for this has been the hard work, drive, skill, enthusiasm and passion of the Food teachers and the Food technician. We are keen to maintain this.

At present, the department teaches Food Studies to all KS3 students. The Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering is taught to students in years 10 and 11 . There is a large practical component to all the teaching within the department.

The post involves the preparation of lesson materials, including online shopping, maintenance of equipment, stock taking and storage of equipment. You will need to be flexible, have good IT skills and be able to work as a member of a team. Previous experience as a Food Studies Technician or other role in a school environment would be an advantage. 

 The ideal candidate will have experience of working within a catering or similar environment, have a minimum standard of GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths, a working knowledge of basic food preparation techniques and a passion for working with food.

 There is a strong commitment to professional development at the school and we anticipate that the person appointed will be able to benefit from training opportunities in all aspects of food, nutrition, hygiene, health and safety.

Desirable qualities we are looking for:

 Experience working within a catering or similar environment

Minimum standard of GCSE A* - C ( or equivalent) in Maths and English

Working knowledge of basic food preparation techniques

 The Astley Cooper School is an increasingly popular oversubscribed secondary school in Hemel Hempstead. At Astley Cooper, we strive for the very best for all our staff and students. The school is situated at the edge of Hemel Hempstead, serving a diverse demographic. The school is within easy access of the M1/M25 and the train station.

 The school is proud to be part of the Government’s Priority School Building Programme. This huge investment in our school has seen our cohort numbers increase as well our profile in the community. The school has state of the art facilities including a leisure center, swimming pool and new science laboratory/classrooms benefiting staff, students and our wider community for many years to come.

We are committed to ensuring that when students leave, they have become successful, well-rounded, and confident individuals prepared to succeed in the modern world.

Visits to the school are welcomed or should you wish to discuss this role further please contact the Subject Leader, Miss Hodges either by telephone: 01442 394141 or email via the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Louise Dorey at admin@astleycooper.herts.sch.uk. Further details about the school can also be found on the school website www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk.

If you have not heard from the school by the closing date of this advert, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received