Job Description
Location: Gippsland | Warragul
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Hospitality and Tourism
Reference: 1442125
Selection Criteria
SC1: Demonstrated capacity to perform food preparation and follow safety and relevant guidelines in the context of a commercial kitchen.
SC2: Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in an effective and efficient team environment.
SC3: Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
SC4: Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the catering area.
SC5: A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Role
The successful applicant will assist the catering manager in providing meals for students as part of the school's curriculum delivery model. They may, at times, be required to work in support of teaching staff as part of the broader programs of the school with students. The Catering Assistant will report directly to the catering manager; in their absence, they will report to the Campus Principal or nominee. Work hours may occur during the evening; for more information, please contact Michelle Payne.
Responsibilities
Support adherence to all Health Department, Local Council, DET, and OH&S regulations at all times. This will include but is not limited to:
* Maintaining all food preparation, cooking, storage, and serving areas, and all equipment and utensils in a condition that meets all health and hygiene regulations.
* Ensuring that all areas of the Catering area are hygienically clean at all times.
* Supporting the maintenance of all required data logging, including but not limited to cleaning schedules, temperature controls, and stock control.
* Meeting all requirements and practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and ensuring that safe work practices are adhered to in the performance of all duties.
Assist the catering manager in effectively providing meals in support of the school's curriculum, vision, and mission. Through collaboration with the Catering Manager and/or Campus Principal, ensure menus and provision of meals are nutritious, meet sustainability criteria, and provide for client dietary needs, including cultural, medical, and dietary needs. Complete general stock-based tasks, such as receiving, unpacking, and storing kitchen deliveries.
Provide support and assistance to students and visiting teachers as required.
Remove all waste and packaging to approved locations.
Perform any other duties as directed by the principal or principal nominee.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience, and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability, and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.
Conditions of Employment
All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
* Supervision of students is an integral part of this employee's position as it may involve supervision of students individually or in small groups, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
* The successful candidate should hold or be willing to gain a food safety supervisor qualification or equivalent and a first aid qualification.
* Applications must include contact details for at least three referees and include a written section addressing the selection criteria.
* Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
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