This is a permanent part-time (0.37FTE) position commencing ASAP
Our college is a home away from home for students who are enrolled in Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance programs at selected public schools in the Perth Metro area.
Students will be able to live in Perth with other students from regional areas. Our college is located in a bush setting close to the beach and allows students to share the experience of being in a Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance program.
The Role
The Cook will cater for meals at the college and college functions, whilst ensuring food handling and occupational hygiene practices are in accordance with relevant health and safety guidelines.
The Cook will ensure that stock is ordered and stored safely, also ensuring that equipment and facilities are hygienically maintained. The successful applicant will possess good interpersonal skills and work effectively with other cook/s and kitchen hand/s whilst undertaking mixed functions as required.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in City Beach our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Shaun Breukelaar, Manager, City Beach Residential College on (08) 9285 2672 or by emailing Shaun.Breukelaar@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to one – two (1-2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A one – two (1-2) pages statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated ability to carry out the duties of a cook, for 50 to 110 students, to a high standard, including catering for special dietary requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and control stock and uphold health and safety standards in relation to food and kitchen hygiene.
- Demonstrated good organisational skills with the ability to work independently
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to youth.
- Demonstrated flexibility in response to changing work needs.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE955992
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 3 April 2025.
