Food Technician

Job Description

Philip Morant School and College

Food Technician

Pay Range: Local Government Scale 3

Actual Salary from: £12.18 - £12.39 per hour (Points 5-6)

Start Date: 10th June 2024

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding individual to be responsible for preparing for practical lessons, assisting during lessons where necessary and clearing up after practical lessons. Maintaining high standards of food hygiene in the food classrooms.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• To be responsible for preparing and checking orders for the Department and maintaining stock levels.
• To follow COSH regulations when storing and handling cleaning chemicals within the department.
• Complete and log safety and temperature checks as directed by the subject leader to maintain department's due diligence documentation.
• To ensure items are laundered where necessary and equipment cleaned after use.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

• Experience of preparing and cooking a wide variety of food products.
• GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or above or equivalent.
• Full working knowledge of ICT to support learning.
• Excellent reading and writing skills.

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Philip Morant School and College?

We can offer you:

• A Competitive Salary
• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Free membership to Perkbox
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:

https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2laa753nbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDQxfDUzNjU5NXwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDI5NzYzMTV8MA%3d%3d?i=6dlUzVnZyL0%3d

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

• Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 3rd April 2024
• Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 4th April 2024
• Interviewing will take place on Wednesday 10th April 2024

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

Information about the School

We are a large secondary school in Colchester and also enjoy a thriving Sixth Form College. We are a popular School with waiting lists for every year and are proud of our strong academic record. We have an excellent and enthusiastic staff led by a strong senior leadership team and we work hard to provide an environment where every student is valued and their varying needs met. Our pastoral care is based upon a highly successful house system and ensures support both for students and parents.

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.