Technician for Food Preparation and Nutrition
Required as soon as possible, we are seeking to recruit a Food Preparation and Nutrition Technician to join our excellent team of staff. If you have a good knowledge and understanding of cooking, food preparation guidelines and equipment, and have a willingness to learn new techniques, we would welcome an application from you.
The person appointed will be responsible for practical and administrative support, and routine administration. Duties will include the preparation of ingredients and equipment prior to lessons. The successful applicant must be competent in using ICT.
Ranelagh School has a clear focus on excellence, with the students at the heart of everything we do. It is expected that anyone joining the team will be able to fully support the unique ethos of the school.
Ranelagh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.
If you are interested in learning more about the position, please contact the Headteacher via, the School Office on 01344 421233 or by email, at recruitment@bonitas.org.uk Details of the post are also available on the school website.
Closing date: Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 12:00
Applications will be considered upon receipt, please respond as soon as possible.
Pay Scale
Salary scale: (BGJ 4-6) £5379.54- £5555.60 (including London weighting).
Hours: 10 per week (term time only)
Address
Ranelagh School
Ranelagh Drive
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 9DA
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
Only applications received on Ranelagh School application forms will be considered. No agencies please.
Application link: Technician for Food Preparation and Nutrition
Applications may be considered upon receipt, please respond as soon as possible.
Safer Recruitment Statement
Please be aware that you will be employed by Ranelagh school and not Bracknell Forest Council
Safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children/young people/adults at risk.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration form, when you will need to tell us about any spent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings which may later appear on your DBS Certificate. To find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) has responsibility for working together to oversee the safety and well-being of children and adults in Bracknell Forest. Find out more about the BFSB at https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration. We aim to ensure that individuals are recruited, selected, trained and promoted on the basis of ability, job requirements, skills, aptitudes and other objective criteria. In this respect we will ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, marital status or disability, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which are not covered by legislation or existing codes of practice.
Disability
We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification. To help us with our commitment to this guarantee, please indicate if you have a disability on your application form.
Pre–employment medical check
You may be asked about your physical ability to perform the job during interview. As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire from which our Occupational Health Advisor will assess your medical suitability to do the job. You may be required to attend a medical examination.
References
On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. If you have previously worked with children at least one must be from this employer. References will not be accepted from relatives or people writing solely in the capacity of friends. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment
Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.
