Food Technician Apprenticeship

Technical Support in Food Technology

Prepare and set up food ingredients, utensils, and equipment for practical lessons and demonstrations. Assist teachers with food demonstrations and support pupils during practical activities. Retrieve, clean, sterilise, and store reusable items safely and hygienically. Ensure a clean, organised and safe working environment in food rooms and preparation areas. Develop or adapt teaching resources such as worksheets or recipes under teacher guidance. Conduct simple practical demonstrations when appropriate.

Equipment and Inventory Management

Maintain and repair food technology equipment as needed; coordinate external servicing where necessary. Monitor stock levels and order ingredients and supplies in line with departmental needs and budgets. Maintain accurate inventories and safety records for all food-related equipment and materials.

Training Outcome:

Opportunities in food technology, catering, and related fields. 

Employer Description:
Burnage Academy for Boys is a hard-working and energetic school, and we are currently at a particularly exciting point in our history. It is important to nurture a supportive team right across the school, helping colleagues to deliver the highest quality education for our pupils. Working in education is incredibly rewarding. Many of the benefits of a career in the sector cannot be measured, such as the satisfaction of helping a pupil reach their potential, or the pride in being part of a strong team that consistently goes the extra mile. However, we recognise that it is not without challenge, and staff wellbeing is incredibly important to us at Burnage Academy for Boys. Staff here enjoy a range of benefits, including: - Wellbeing days (one per term) in order to support staff mental health and work life balance. - Access to counselling, financial, legal and personal advice through our free Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential 24-hour support. - Supportive CPD-focused appraisal process, led by the appraisee. - A comprehensive in-school mentoring programme for PGCE, ITT and ECTs. - Access to final salary pension scheme. - All Staff Christmas Shopping Day. - Access to BAFB Employee Benefits Platform, giving discount at a range of shops and supermarkets (both online and in-store). - Discounted gym memberships. - Staff Social Events and Treats. - Wellness Services - Flu Jab Vouchers - Free on site parking.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative