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Kitchen Coordinator - Rockhampton Flexible School

• Casual
• Classification Service Staff Level 3 (Casual rate range $41.47 - $43.23 per hour)
• Start:  As soon as can be negotiated.
  

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION:
Rockhampton Flexible School is a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition. There are 22 Flexible Schools throughout Australia who offer a full-time and multiyear secondary education program for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Enrolled young people may express a broad range of complex education and social needs and FLCs respond with a variety of flexible and innovative teaching and learning practices including vocational planning and the development of social connectedness.

The purpose of a Flexible School is to provide young people with a varied and holistic set of learning experiences supporting them to identify and pursue an individual transition to adulthood, employment, further education and training and social connectedness.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Kitchen Coordinator will report to the Head of Campus and is expected to work collaboratively with all staff and young people in the school.

The primary role of Kitchen Coordinator is a stand-alone role that will be required to prepare a menu, then to prepare and provide healthy meals to the young people.  

Key Responsibilities include:

The Kitchen Coordinator's duties include but are not limited to:

• Cook a healthy main lunch meal for approximately 100 people per day.
• Provide a basic breakfast and morning tea. 
• Provide lunches for excursions and help staff plan for catering on campus.
• Cater a few afternoon/evening events during the year.
• Create a meal program and environment that is safe and welcoming for young people. 
• Maintain a safe and healthy kitchen.
• Ensure the purchasing/ordering of ingredients and stock is in line with allocated budget
• Daily use of technology for but not limited to, preparing meal plans, completing online grocery orders, checking emails
• Share food preparation work with some of the young people to provide an opportunity for them to learn healthy food habits

To view the Position Description, please click here.

ABOUT YOU

• Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition.
• Qualifications and experience to successfully carry out the duties of Kitchen Coordinator
• Willingness to engage in Professional Development and continued learning
• Willingness and ability to cater for school events
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the preparation of meals in line with healthy eating guidelines (SMART CHOICES).
• Knowledge of the use and care of equipment utilised in the preparation of school meals.
• Current food handler certificate
• Current first aid certificate or ability to obtain.
• Current and valid Blue Card or the ability to obtain.
• Current and valid Queensland Driver’s License.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Edmund Rice Charism
• 12.75% Superannuation contribution
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free onsite parking

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for a position, please complete the application form below. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role. (Please upload documents in PDF format)

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Owen Mayor, Head of Campus, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd., via email owen.mayor@ereafsn.edu.au. 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, do not delay in applying for this great opportunity to join Rockhampton Flexible School. 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 3PM (AEST) Monday, 23 September 2024.

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Edmund Rice Education Australia

Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd is a child safe organisation committed to the protection of children and has a zero tolerance of abuse of children. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people therefore, all applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures.

These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child safeguarding policies and procedures. This includes complying with our Child Safeguarding policy and code of conduct.
EREA Flexible Schools Ltd is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.