Cook

Overview

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP. Beauty abounds in Esperance, with amazing beaches, rugged coastline and forests, and a friendly seaside community with numerous amenities. At the heart of this community is Esperance Senior High School, a secondary school that has been recognised for its exceptional educational programs and academic achievements. Our boarding students take advantage of all that the school, community and surrounding environment have to offer.

The Role

The Cook will cater for meals at the college and college functions, while ensuring food handling and occupational hygiene practices are in accordance with relevant health and safety guidelines. The Cook will ensure that stock is ordered and stored safely, and that equipment and facilities are hygienically maintained. The successful applicant will possess good interpersonal skills and work effectively with other cooks and kitchen hands whilst undertaking mixed functions as required.

Professional Benefits

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance, including flexible working hours and no requirement to work split shifts.
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Peter Jarzabek, Manager, at (08) 9071 9666 or peter.jarzabek@education.wa.edu.au.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
• Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

1. Step 1: Select Apply for Job

2. Complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

3. Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to three pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
• A one-page statement addressing your suitability for the position.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE992217

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. The Department applies a four-day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 16 September 2025.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Education Administration Programs

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