Kitchen Hand

**About the Department**:
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.
**About Narangba Valley State High School**:
Narangba Valley State High School is a high performing leader in secondary education in Queensland. The powerful combination of our size plus our experienced staff enables us to deliver a wide range of specialised programs. Excellence in the arts and cultural pursuits, stunning academic results (including those from our suite of academies), amazing achievements in the sporting arena, all within a safe and supportive, values-based environment, combine to make us the clear school of choice in this district. We set ourselves apart by valuing each individual student and ensuring that each young person graduating from this school is well-positioned for a bright future.
**About the role**:As the Kitchen Hand, you will**:

- Perform a variety of catering and cleaning activities to ensure the effective operations of the kitchen/canteen.
- Perform duties that adhere to the maintenance of safe and hygienic operations within the kitchen/canteen.

The Kitchen Hand reports to the Supervisor on operational matters and to the Business Manager as the delegated representative of the school Principal on administrative matters.
**Responsibilities include**:

- Understand the use of cleaning chemicals and use of appropriate recommended products for specific kitchen equipment and cleaning duties including laundering.
- Provide a clean and hygienic environment for the preparation and delivery of Life Technologies/Hospitality/VET classes.
- Perform waste management and stock rotation according to operational policies, work instructions and procedures of the faculty.
- Ensure that malfunctioning equipment is reported and recorded.
- Participate in quality management activities related to food suppliers, production and preparation practices to improve T&L outcomes.
- Promote a safe, secure environment for all who use or visit the Life Technologies Practical Kitchens.
- Follow WHS practices to ensure that the Kitchen facilities are operated and maintained in a safe and hygienic manner.
- Other specific duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by Head of Department.
- Current first aid and CPR certification
- Up to date Food Safety Handling certificate
- Current Anaphylaxis Training
- Experience at a commercial or school kitchen level preferred
- Cert 3 in Hospitality

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
**To Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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