Food Technology Assistant

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Part-time

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:Education Support - Level 1, Range 2

**Occupation**:Education and training

**Location**:Melbourne - Southern suburbs

**Reference**:1487097

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

**SC2** Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

**SC3** Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

**SC4** Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

**SC5** Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

**SC6** A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

**Role**:

- The duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

- Prepare food, equipment and trays, tea towels, oven mitts, dishcloths for the commencement of classes
- Use and maintain equipment and facilities in accordance with school procedures and manufacturer¿s instructions
- Cleaning awa equipment and materials after use and check that they are maintained in a safe, clean and ready to use condition
- Clean stores, benches of food as soon as possible
- Support staff and students by supplying the required equipment
- Ensure work areas, materials and equipment are maintained in a clean and ready to use condition
- Undertake administrative tasks associated with the ordering of food
- Collate staff orders, check, receive and store all food on its arrival
- Follow correct hygiene and safety procedures when handling food
- Support Food Technology Teachers with any extra food preparation the school may require
- Wash and dry laundry as required
- Ensure adequate cleaning supplies are available
- Undertake daily cleaning of kitchens, dining room and prep area
- Participate in tam meetings when required
- End of term and Annual duties:

- Clean and clear refrigerator and freezers as far as possible
- Check all items from cupboards and drawers for cleanliness. Clean cupboards and drawers if necessary
- Check stoves for cleanliness
- Food storerooms, clean all shelves and cupboards, sweeping and mopping floor
- Make adequate provision against dust, insects and rodents
- Conduct annual stock take and cleaning procedures
- Other duties as directed by the Principal

**Responsibilities**:

- To support the delivery of relevant curriculum programs within the Food Technology area
- O work under the direction of Food Technology Teacher using established routines, methods and procedures
- To solve work problems by reference to established procedures and practices through liaison with supervisory staff. Refer problems of a more complex nature to appropriate personnel.
- To assist colleagues, both teaching and non-teaching in the tasks being undertaken in the Food Technology area and provide assistance to students as directed
- The Food Technology Assistant requires a broad knowledge of safe food handling, DE and associated health regulations
- Assist teaching staff with enforcement of appropriate safety procedures
- Assist students in relation to their equipment and materials needed in the classroom
- Assist with security of equipment and buildings
- Support College activities requiring the use of food and the food department resourcers
- Liaise with the Business Manager to undertake relevant staff professional development and training
- Maintain a healthy and safe working environment

**Who May Apply**:

- Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

**EEO AND OHS Commitment**:
**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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
**DE Values**:

- The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
**Other Information**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

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