Cook - Paluma Environmental Education Centre, Education

2 days ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia 500c650d-0acc-4e26-8bc2-397036fdc656 Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

The Paluma Environmental Education Centre is seeking applications from enthusiastic and reliable individuals for the role of casual cook.

This position supports the catering needs of visiting school groups during the school term, contributing to a welcoming and well-run experience for students and staff.

Apply now to join a team that helps create memorable learning adventures.

Who We Are:

The Paluma Environmental Education Centre is nestled amongst the lush, tropical rainforests of the Paluma Range National Park in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Established on the site of the former Paluma State School, approximately 80km north of Townsville, the centre hosts residential excursions for groups of visiting school students. Our programs and learning experiences are designed to support student learning across the Australian Curriculum, and are delivered through a range of approaches, both on-site and at other locations.

Our Mission:

  • To deliver quality environmental education and other specialist learning experiences across the curriculum;
  • To encourage student awareness of, connection to and responsibility for self, others and place; and
  • To nurture sustainable practices and positive behaviour change in students, schools and the community.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

In the role of cook, you will work with a small team of staff to manage the delivery of catering services to our visiting groups. Your work may include planning and preparing menus to meet the needs and dietary requirements of visiting groups, ordering and collecting stock, preparing and serving meals, cleaning and maintaining hygiene within the kitchen and food storage areas, and other tasks to support the efficient and effective operation of the centre.

Responsibilities include:

  • Guide kitchen staff in appropriate cooking and food preparation techniques.
  • Ensure kitchen equipment, utensils and the handling of food and preparation of meals is performed in a hygienic and safe manner.
  • Monitor the use of kitchen appliances and equipment and advise when items need replacing, repairing or removing.
  • Oversee the serving of meals, washing up and disposal of scraps.
  • Oversee the cleaning and maintenance of food preparation surfaces, cold room shelving and internal shelving in refrigeration and freezer units.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)

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.

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