Food and Nutrition Technician - School Lab
Posted date [2026-06-23]
(ID: 46990)
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Job Description and Requirements
Food and Nutrition Technician - School LabJob Snapshot
Role: Food and Nutrition Technician - School Lab
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Technician
Experience: Relevant school or food industry experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Food and Nutrition Technician - School Lab in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a Primary-Secondary Education opportunity supporting safe and effective practical learning within the Food Preparation and Nutrition Department. Aldar Education is hiring a reliable technician for Yasmina British Academy for the 2026-2027 academic year to prepare lesson resources, maintain food laboratory equipment, control ingredients and stock, and help teachers deliver high-quality practical sessions.
Role Context
The Food and Nutrition Technician will provide operational and technical support across the department\'s practical learning spaces. The role is responsible for ensuring that ingredients, utensils, appliances, safety equipment, and lesson
materials are organised, hygienic, serviceable, and ready for use.
Working under the direction of the Head of Food and Nutrition, the technician will help maintain a safe, orderly, and engaging food laboratory environment. Effective stock control, equipment maintenance, resource preparation, and compliance with food hygiene procedures will directly support student learning and the smooth daily operation of the department.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Technician
Salary: 5000-7500
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare ingredients, utensils, appliances, demonstration materials, and other resources required for Food Preparation and Nutrition lessons.
* Follow instructions from the Head of Food and Nutrition and coordinate preparation according to lesson schedules and departmental priorities.
* Ensure practical workstations are organised, clean, safe, and ready before students enter the food laboratory.
* Check ovens, refrigerators, mixers, cookers, preparation tools, and other equipment to confirm they are fit for purpose.
* Report faults, damage, shortages, and safety concerns promptly and support the coordination of repairs or replacement.
* Clean, maintain, and store food preparation equipment according to hygiene procedures and manufacturer guidance.
* Monitor ingredient levels, consumables, cleaning materials, and departmental supplies.
* Maintain accurate stock records and arrange timely replenishment within approved budgets.
* Check deliveries for quantity, condition, expiry dates, and compliance with purchase requirements.
* Store food safely using appropriate temperature controls, labelling, rotation, and separation procedures.
* Apply effective stock rotation practices to minimise waste and prevent expired ingredients from being used.
* Support teachers and students during practical activities when technical assistance is required.
* Help maintain safe working routines and reinforce correct food hygiene and equipment-use practices.
* Prepare materials for demonstrations, assessments, enrichment activities, and special departmental projects.
* Complete basic administrative work including stock sheets, purchase records, equipment inventories, and departmental documentation.
* Assist with budgeting and sourcing suitable ingredients, tools, and materials while achieving appropriate value.
* Maintain orderly storage rooms, preparation areas, refrigerators, freezers, and food laboratories.
* Ensure cleaning schedules and end-of-session procedures are completed consistently.
* Dispose of food waste and damaged materials safely and responsibly.
* Liaise with departmental leadership to ensure technical support is matched to curriculum and lesson requirements.
* Contribute to extracurricular activities connected with food, nutrition, cooking, health, or student enrichment.
* Attend staff briefings and required training in safeguarding, child protection, food safety, and workplace health and safety.
* Follow the school\'s staff dress code, identification requirements, computer Acceptable Use Policy, and site access procedures.
* Support the school\'s improvement priorities, departmental targets, and self-evaluation activities.
* Undertake additional responsibilities appropriate to the scope and level of the position.
Ideal Profile
* Level 2 certificate in Food Hygiene and Safety or an equivalent recognised qualification.
* Relevant experience or vocational qualification in food preparation, catering, nutrition, food technology, or a related discipline.
* First aid qualification is desirable.
* Previous experience working in a school or supporting children and young people.
* Practical experience within a food technology department, commercial kitchen, catering operation, or food production environment.
* Strong understanding of food hygiene, allergen awareness, safe storage, cleaning, and contamination prevention.
* Knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations relevant to food laboratories and kitchen environments.
* Experience managing ingredients, equipment, consumables, and departmental stock.
* Ability to purchase resources within an agreed budget and maintain accurate spending records.
* Confidence working with food preparation appliances, hand tools, storage equipment, and cleaning systems.
* Ability to remain organised and productive in a busy practical teaching environment.
* Capacity to manage competing priorities and complete preparations within fixed lesson deadlines.
* Willingness to respond flexibly, support colleagues, and contribute beyond routine duties when required.
* Respectful and inclusive approach toward students, teachers, support staff, families, and visitors.
* Positive, practical, and solution-focused attitude to daily work.
* Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check or satisfactory police clearance.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Skills Set
* Food laboratory support
* Food hygiene and safety
* Ingredient preparation
* Food storage
* Stock rotation
* Inventory control
* Equipment maintenance
* Kitchen safety
* Allergen awareness
* Cleaning and sanitation
* Practical lesson preparation
* Resource organisation
* Purchase administration
* Budget control
* Waste reduction
* Food equipment inspection
* Health and safety compliance
* Departmental administration
* School laboratory operations
* Student practical support
* Safeguarding awareness
* First aid awareness
* Team collaboration
* Deadline management
* Extracurricular activity support
Why Join Us
This role provides the opportunity to support practical food education within an outstanding British Curriculum academy equipped with modern facilities and advanced learning environments. The technician will play an important part in ensuring students can complete practical activities safely while teachers have dependable access to prepared resources, maintained equipment, and well-managed laboratories.
Yasmina British Academy offers a progressive working environment, professional training, collaboration with experienced educators, and the stability of joining the wider Aldar Education network. The position is well suited to a food industry or school technician professional who values organisation, safety, teamwork, and meaningful involvement in student learning.
About the Company
Aldar Education operates a family of innovative and child-centred schools across the United Arab Emirates. Yasmina British Academy delivers an English Curriculum and is recognised for exceptional academic results, modern facilities, digital innovation, and high standards of teaching. Its learning culture is built around excellence, respect, passion, collaboration, creativity, safeguarding, and continuous professional development.
Working under the direction of the Head of Food and Nutrition, the technician will help maintain a safe, orderly, and engaging food laboratory environment. Effective stock control, equipment maintenance, resource preparation, and compliance with food hygiene procedures will directly support student learning and the smooth daily operation of the department.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Technician
Salary: 5000-7500
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare ingredients, utensils, appliances, demonstration materials, and other resources required for Food Preparation and Nutrition lessons.
* Follow instructions from the Head of Food and Nutrition and coordinate preparation according to lesson schedules and departmental priorities.
* Ensure practical workstations are organised, clean, safe, and ready before students enter the food laboratory.
* Check ovens, refrigerators, mixers, cookers, preparation tools, and other equipment to confirm they are fit for purpose.
* Report faults, damage, shortages, and safety concerns promptly and support the coordination of repairs or replacement.
* Clean, maintain, and store food preparation equipment according to hygiene procedures and manufacturer guidance.
* Monitor ingredient levels, consumables, cleaning materials, and departmental supplies.
* Maintain accurate stock records and arrange timely replenishment within approved budgets.
* Check deliveries for quantity, condition, expiry dates, and compliance with purchase requirements.
* Store food safely using appropriate temperature controls, labelling, rotation, and separation procedures.
* Apply effective stock rotation practices to minimise waste and prevent expired ingredients from being used.
* Support teachers and students during practical activities when technical assistance is required.
* Help maintain safe working routines and reinforce correct food hygiene and equipment-use practices.
* Prepare materials for demonstrations, assessments, enrichment activities, and special departmental projects.
* Complete basic administrative work including stock sheets, purchase records, equipment inventories, and departmental documentation.
* Assist with budgeting and sourcing suitable ingredients, tools, and materials while achieving appropriate value.
* Maintain orderly storage rooms, preparation areas, refrigerators, freezers, and food laboratories.
* Ensure cleaning schedules and end-of-session procedures are completed consistently.
* Dispose of food waste and damaged materials safely and responsibly.
* Liaise with departmental leadership to ensure technical support is matched to curriculum and lesson requirements.
* Contribute to extracurricular activities connected with food, nutrition, cooking, health, or student enrichment.
* Attend staff briefings and required training in safeguarding, child protection, food safety, and workplace health and safety.
* Follow the school\'s staff dress code, identification requirements, computer Acceptable Use Policy, and site access procedures.
* Support the school\'s improvement priorities, departmental targets, and self-evaluation activities.
* Undertake additional responsibilities appropriate to the scope and level of the position.
Ideal Profile
* Level 2 certificate in Food Hygiene and Safety or an equivalent recognised qualification.
* Relevant experience or vocational qualification in food preparation, catering, nutrition, food technology, or a related discipline.
* First aid qualification is desirable.
* Previous experience working in a school or supporting children and young people.
* Practical experience within a food technology department, commercial kitchen, catering operation, or food production environment.
* Strong understanding of food hygiene, allergen awareness, safe storage, cleaning, and contamination prevention.
* Knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations relevant to food laboratories and kitchen environments.
* Experience managing ingredients, equipment, consumables, and departmental stock.
* Ability to purchase resources within an agreed budget and maintain accurate spending records.
* Confidence working with food preparation appliances, hand tools, storage equipment, and cleaning systems.
* Ability to remain organised and productive in a busy practical teaching environment.
* Capacity to manage competing priorities and complete preparations within fixed lesson deadlines.
* Willingness to respond flexibly, support colleagues, and contribute beyond routine duties when required.
* Respectful and inclusive approach toward students, teachers, support staff, families, and visitors.
* Positive, practical, and solution-focused attitude to daily work.
* Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check or satisfactory police clearance.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Skills Set
* Food laboratory support
* Food hygiene and safety
* Ingredient preparation
* Food storage
* Stock rotation
* Inventory control
* Equipment maintenance
* Kitchen safety
* Allergen awareness
* Cleaning and sanitation
* Practical lesson preparation
* Resource organisation
* Purchase administration
* Budget control
* Waste reduction
* Food equipment inspection
* Health and safety compliance
* Departmental administration
* School laboratory operations
* Student practical support
* Safeguarding awareness
* First aid awareness
* Team collaboration
* Deadline management
* Extracurricular activity support
Why Join Us
This role provides the opportunity to support practical food education within an outstanding British Curriculum academy equipped with modern facilities and advanced learning environments. The technician will play an important part in ensuring students can complete practical activities safely while teachers have dependable access to prepared resources, maintained equipment, and well-managed laboratories.
Yasmina British Academy offers a progressive working environment, professional training, collaboration with experienced educators, and the stability of joining the wider Aldar Education network. The position is well suited to a food industry or school technician professional who values organisation, safety, teamwork, and meaningful involvement in student learning.
About the Company
Aldar Education operates a family of innovative and child-centred schools across the United Arab Emirates. Yasmina British Academy delivers an English Curriculum and is recognised for exceptional academic results, modern facilities, digital innovation, and high standards of teaching. Its learning culture is built around excellence, respect, passion, collaboration, creativity, safeguarding, and continuous professional development.
