Food and Nutrition Technician. Education & Training

Food and Nutrition Technician

Location: Wymondham College

Salary: Pro-rata £6,862 - £7,095 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay

Vacancy Type: Part time (term-time only)

Closing Date: 25th June 2026

Interview Date: 3rd of July 2026

Starting From: September 2026

Wymondham College seeks to appoint a part‑time Food and Nutrition Technician to assist the students and department teachers.

All College staff enjoy a number of non‑contractual benefits, including:

• Professional development
• Free refreshments
• Free on‑site car parking
• A generous pension as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via our staff benefits platform
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you.
• Children of staff benefit from increased priority under the admissions policy for their school base after 2 years continuous service.

The post‑holder will be required to comply with the Wymondham College Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers.

Wymondham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post‑holder will have access to and be responsible for confidential information and documentation. They must ensure confidential or sensitive material is handled appropriately and accurately.

The post‑holder shall participate in the College's programme of Performance Management and Continuing Professional Development.

A non‑exhaustive list of specific responsibilities for the role is below and you will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The personal competencies expected of all College support staff are:

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions; the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The professional competencies expected of a Food Technician are:

• Have a genuine and keen interest in cooking and food preparation;
• Have an understanding of recipes, food ordering and food budgeting;
• Have access to a car and have a full driving licence.

The qualifications and previous experience required for a Food Technician are:

• A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE. (all roles except cleaners, catering staff & exam invigilators).
• Have experience working in the food industry (preferable not essential).

JOB SPECIFICATION

General Responsibilities

The post‑holder will be required to comply with the Wymondham College Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers.

Wymondham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post‑holder will have access to and be responsible for confidential information and documentation. They must ensure confidential or sensitive material is handled appropriately and accurately.

The post‑holder shall participate in the College's programme of Performance Management and Continuing Professional Development.

A non‑exhaustive list of specific responsibilities for the role is below and you will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required.