JOB DESCRIPTION

FOOD SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

The Food Science Technician is responsible for managing and maintaining the Food Science laboratory/room, supporting practical lessons, and assisting both students and teachers in food-related activities. The role ensures a safe, clean, and well-organized learning environment while supporting teaching and learning in food science and hospitality subjects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and set up equipment, ingredients, and materials for food science practical lessons.
• Assist teachers during demonstrations and practical sessions.
• Support students in using equipment safely and correctly during lessons.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and organization of the food science room at all times.
• Ensure all utensils, tools, and equipment are cleaned and stored properly after use.
• Monitor and manage stock levels of ingredients and supplies, and report shortages when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.
• Carry out routine checks and basic maintenance of kitchen/lab equipment.
• Dispose of waste in accordance with hygiene and safety standards.
• Assist in organizing the food science room and ensuring it is always ready for use.

Skills & Competencies

• Good knowledge of food preparation and kitchen/laboratory procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both students and teachers.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Hospitality, Catering, Food Science, or Food Service Management (preferred).
• Experience working in a food science laboratory, school kitchen, or practical training environment.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Experience supporting practical lessons or working with students is an added advantage.
• Ability to organize and manage a food science lab, including equipment and ingredients.

SAIntS is committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare - full background checks will be conducted.

SAIntS proudly champions diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging in all we do.

Working Conditions

• Based in a school or training institution food science room/laboratory.
• Requires standing for extended periods and handling food and equipment.

• Prepare and set up equipment, ingredients, and materials for food science practical lessons.
• Assist teachers during demonstrations and practical sessions.
• Support students in using equipment safely and correctly during lessons.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and organization of the food science room at all times.
• Ensure all utensils, tools, and equipment are cleaned and stored properly after use.
• Monitor and manage stock levels of ingredients and supplies, and report shortages when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.
• Carry out routine checks and basic maintenance of kitchen/lab equipment.
• Dispose of waste in accordance with hygiene and safety standards.
• Assist in organizing the food science room and ensuring it is always ready for use.

• Good knowledge of food preparation and kitchen/laboratory procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both students and teachers.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment.

• Diploma in Hospitality, Catering, Food Science, or Food Service Management (preferred).
• Experience working in a food science laboratory, school kitchen, or practical training environment.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Experience supporting practical lessons or working with students is an added advantage.
• Ability to organize and manage a food science lab, including equipment and ingredients.