Cookery Technician - Ryde School
Job Posted: 17 February 2026
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Part time
- Salary: Competitive rates of pay
- Industries: Catering, Hospitality & Bar Chefs
Cookery Technician
Part Time, 0.8 FTE - Term Time
Ryde School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for children aged 2 -18 years old. We are currently looking to appoint an enthusiastic and professional Cookery Technician to provide technical support in the classroom to ensure the efficient running of lessons for our students.
The purpose of this role is to support the Teacher in charge of Cookery with the day to day running of the Cookery school. As such, daily responsibilities will include; preparing resources, cleaning of equipment, ordering and sorting stock as well as supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis.
The successful candidate will:
- Be responsible for preparing food materials & kitchen equipment for practical lessons
- Have food hygiene knowledge and a familiarity with safe working practices in a kitchen that adhere to H&S standards
- Be able to use and supervise the use of a variety of kitchen equipment
- Support high levels of student health and safety within a kitchen environment
- Maintain a tidy Cookery school
- Have good communication skills, both oral and written
- Have strong IT skills to support the administrative aspects of the role and maintain accurate allergen and compliance information
- Adapt to work both independently and as part of a team
- Remain calm, even in times of pressure
A flexible approach to hours of work is essential to the success of the role. Ensuring that the cookery school is set-up and organised ahead of time and before the school starts each day is essential. As a result, start times are usually 7:45am, with finish times tending to be after the end of the school day at 4:45pm. The exact hours of work vary each day, and depend upon both the academic timetable and extra-curricular activities taking place within the school. This will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.
This role is offered on a part time, term time basis with all employees expected to be able to attend INSET days.
We enjoy a supportive culture at Ryde and professional development is actively encouraged. All staff and pupils are asked to strive to embody the School Motto of 'Ut Prosim' (to be of service) and the School values of Ambition, Responsibility, Courage and Respect in their work and interactions.
In accordance with current legislation, candidates are required to fully complete a Ryde School Application Form (available on our website) www.rydeschool.org.uk.
All applications must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least two referees including the current employer. To satisfy the requirements for safer recruitment, we need to ask you for your full employment record. Details of any gaps between jobs or between finishing education and employment must be provided. Hard copy application forms may also be collected from our Reception in Queen’s Road. Postal and electronic applications are both welcome, and to be addressed to; Mrs Mandy Parry, HR Administrator, Ryde School, Queen’s Road, Ryde PO33 3BE. Email: [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 12 midday on Friday 27th February 2026. Interviews will take place at the school shortly after.
Ryde School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Ryde School is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Ryde School does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgrounds.
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