This is a permanent part-time (0.35FTE) position commencing January 2025Join our team as a Weekend Cook and play a key role in delivering high-quality meals in a dynamic and supportive environment.
You will be responsible for ensuring exceptional food preparation, cooking, and catering for a variety of dietary requirements while maintaining high standards of hygiene, storage, and quality control in line with occupational safety and health regulations.
Your duties will also include managing day-to-day catering needs, overseeing stock control, and purchasing goods to support the smooth operation of the kitchen.Our weekend cook is required to work from 12:00pm-7:00pm Saturday and Sunday during school term.
Although working alone, collaboration is essential in this role, as you will work closely with the weekday cook and kitchen hands to ensure a smooth handover for the weekend.
You will be creating delicious meals for students, staff, and external groups.
You'll also contribute to special events and functions, showcasing your culinary expertise while maintaining a well-organised and efficient kitchen.
If you're passionate about preparing great food and thrive in a team-oriented environment, we'd love to hear from you.Professional Benefits We are conveniently located in?Albany?and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leaveProfessional development opportunities and study leave/assistanceAccess 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 Andrea Hearn, Manager, Albany Residential College on (08) 9842 1007 or emailing We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people ().Equity and DiversityWe 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 for more details.EligibilityTo 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.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).Application InstructionsApply online in two easy steps:Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.Step 2: Attach your documentsYour application should include: A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this positionA maximum two (2) page statement outlining your achievements and work history.
This may include a sample two menu plan and how you would prepare the meal.
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: DOE941060Applicants 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 Monday, 20 January 2025