CookCommencement Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025Employment Type: Term Time, Permanent - 25 hours per weekSalary Range: Services Staff - Level 3 - $33.17 to $34.58 Gross per hourClosing Date for Applications: 5pm, Wednesday 02 April 2025Holy Spirit College - EdmontonThe College is an initiative of the Diocese of Cairns and Catholic Education Services. The College offers individualised and flexible multiyear secondary education programs for young people disengaged from mainstream schooling. The College provides a variety of innovative teaching and learning practices that acknowledges young people’s complex education and social needs and empowers them to identify and pursue individual transition to adulthood, further education, employment, back to a mainstream school setting and importantly a connection to the community. Staff at the College will be multi-disciplinary in response to the diverse needs of young people and their families.The College is a registered Special Assistance School across three campuses located within Edmonton, Manoora, and the main campus in Cooktown. Cooktown has an enrolment for 38 young people. The Cooktown campus includes a 32-bed years 7 to 12 residential unit for weekly and full-time boarders, while Manoora and Edmonton provide alternative educational pathways via day schooling for young people in years 7 to 12.Young people who attend Holy Spirit College include Indigenous and non-Indigenous young people disengaged from mainstream education for a range of reasons including:with a history of complex trauma;with a history of extended periods of unexplained absences;who are highly mobile;who have had contact with the juvenile justice system;in the care of the Office of Children and Families;with mental illness or at risk of engaging in self-harming behaviours or substance abuse;who have been excluded or repeatedly suspended from school;who are homeless;with a generational history of early school leaving and/or unemployment.About the RoleThe Cook is responsible for preparing healthy and nutritious meals for the young people on campus, including breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon tea. This role ensures the smooth operation of the kitchen in compliance with Australian and Local Government standards, creates engaging and balanced menus, and supports various school functions. The Cook also contributes to hospitality learning programs and provides general advice to staff.Work RequirementsHold a Working with Children Blue CardFood Safety Supervisor Qualification or the ability to attain oneBe fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic EducationWhat we offerAnnual Leave with 17.5% leave loadingAccess to salary packaging options to maximise your salaryAccess to additional Employer Superannuation ContributionsAccess to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)14 Weeks’ paid parental leaveAccess to Employee Assistance ProgramFor further information about the role, please download the Position Description:2024.09.09_Cook_Position Description.pdfIntending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.To Apply:Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.Enquiries:Lisa Cantamessa - Business ManagerP: 4252 9100E:busmg.holyspirit@cns.catholic.edu.au
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