Senior D&T Technician In Food & Textiles
East Barnet School
Total years of experience :11 years, 3 Months
• Preparing lessons for practicals by setting up the classrooms with equipment, protective wear and ingredients.
• Ordering ingredients, equipment and materials.
• Stock auditing, equipment maintenance.
• Conducting demonstrations of recipe methods and techniques to students including plate presentation skills.
• Continuous support in practical lessons, KS3 and KS4 GCSE
• Photocopying and laminating when required
• Organising cover lesson paperwork
• Creating recipes and organising recipe sheets
• Managing a team of 3 technicians and organising monthly meetings
• Liaising with teachers on a daily basis
• Liaising with the canteen staff for ingredients ordering on a daily basis
• supporting in food GCSE practical exams
• Storing students ingredients safely in fridges
• Fire Warden certified First Aid certified
• Running a termly after school food workshop
Mentored 4 new and junior Pastry Chefs over a 5 months period.
Helped develop recipes and seasonal menu changes.
Prepared fresh ingredients, storing and using in line with the health and hygiene regulations.
Upheld first-class health and safety levels for continued high quality output and compliance with daily regulations.
Closely followed recipes and high standards, maintaining consistency across production processes.
Trained and mentored junior team members, instilling capability and confidence to deliver excellent results consistent with company standards.
Inspected completed work and stations to verify conformance with standards.
Upheld first-class health and safety levels for continued high quality output and compliance with Food Standards regulations.
Closely followed recipes and high standards, maintaining consistency across production processes.
Inspected completed work and stations to verify conformance with standards.
Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage, and minimise cross-contamination risks.
Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Communicated closely with service teams to fully understand special orders, including those with allergies and intolerances.
Correctly operated kitchen equipment, maintaining optimal performance and safety levels.
Consistently prepared uniform dishes with meticulous care and attention to detail and quality.
Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation methods.
Maximised student learning time by providing smooth transitioning support between lessons.
Prevented student misbehaviour through constant classroom monitoring and prompt interventions.
Facilitated accurate evaluation of student progress by developing assessment activities, including in-class games and quizzes.
Assisted class teachers in managing 6 classes of up to 30 students.
Provided supervision to guarantee safety of students during group activities, events and school trips.
Ensured achievement of learning goals, providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on student progress.
Built strong rapport with students by attending to personal needs, including social, hygiene and welfare matters.
Oversaw safety of children, promoting and safeguarding welfare in and outside classrooms.
Supported development of appropriate resources, working with teachers to ensure provision met learning needs.
Delivered well-structured 1:1 support sessions to students with learning difficulties, improving their exam scores.
Monitored children in spaces between classes, keeping disruptions to minimum.
Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
Supported students individually during in-class activities and projects.
Level 2
GNVQ Level 2
5 x A-C including Maths, English and Science.