Food Technology Assistant

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1449914

**Location Profile**:
Greensborough College is a Year 7 to 12 co-educational School situated in the City of Banyule in the North Western Victorian Region. Our mission is "At Greensborough College we CARE". Our vision for learning is ¿Greensborough College is a community of Courageous, Aspirational and Respectful learners. We promote Equality and see potential for excellence in every student.¿ Our motto is "Strive for Excellence." Our values launched at the end of 2018, are COURAGE, ASPIRATION, RESPECT and EQUALITY. The values underpin the school wide Positive Behaviour Support Framework.

Our programs offer a stimulating blend of academic, sporting and cultural activities that equip our young people with the essential skills and knowledge they will need to become successful members of the broader and global community.

The student profile includes 4% EAL (English as an Additional Language) students and 3% ATSI (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) students. Our equity-funded students¿ category consists of students 38% and PSD students 7%.

Greensborough College is an inclusive school that is focused on academic achievement and ensuring all students achieve their personal best. We provide a wide range of programs for all ability levels.

We offer a wide range of inter-school sporting and co-curricular activities including a full camps program, Musical Instrumental Program, School Production, Debating, Outdoor Education, Community Involvement, overseas cultural experiences, student leadership, student achievement celebrations, Homework Club and other interest clubs.

At Greensborough College we are committed to the Child Safe Standards.

Greensborough College Sports Precinct has been completed. We are fortunate to have a brand new Football Oval, Soccer Pitch, practice Cricket Nets, Running Track, and a two storey Pavilion.

The college has currently undergone building works, giving us 3 new buildings to include new state-of-the-art classrooms, Library, and Science wing.

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**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**:
**EXPECTED OUTCOMES**

Demonstrated support of and respect for the School¿s vision, values, goals, policies and procedures

Contribution to the effective and efficient running of Food Technology classes

Effective support of Food Technology staff in the management of the Food Technology programs at the school

Effective positive and cohesive working relationship with staff and students

Completion of all cleaning duties, maintaining the Food Technology Centre in a clean and ordered state.

**WORKING RELATIONSHIPS**

The Food Technology Assistant:
Reports to the Business Manager

Takes direction from Food Technology teachers

Liaises with external agencies and providers as required

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Suitable qualifications and/or experience in a similar role desirable

Current first aid certificate

Current Working with Children Card

Current Food Handling Certificate

**KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS**

Strong organisational and time management skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills and literacy, with a working knowledge of computer programs including Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience using Compass is desirable but not essential

**Responsibilities**:
**FOOD TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT**

The role is designed to support staff and students in the Food Technology program.

**KEY RESPONSIBILTIES**

Food ordering, purchasing and storage

Collate orders for individual practical classes and produce orders for supermarket, green grocer and butcher

Complete weekly supermarket shopping

Receive ingredients as required and check ingredients for quality

Correct storage of ingredients to maintain shelf-life and food safety

**Laundry**

Launder tea towels, dishcloths, tablecloths and oven mitts as required

Maintain class sets of aprons

**Practical classes**

Set up ingredien