Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Other
Reference: 1458233
Location Profile Surfside Primary School is a medium to large sized school with a predicted enrolment of 540-550 students in 2025. The school has been in operation since 1993. Located 2 km north/east of the central business district of the seaside resort of Ocean Grove, 28 kilometres from the provincial city of Geelong, on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula.
Our Vision is 'to inspire students to be creative, innovative and emotionally equipped to thrive' while our Mission is 'to cultivate a caring and inclusive environment in which students flourish' and is supported by our Values of 'Respect, Honesty, Teamwork and Achievement'.
We have a culture of high expectations that is supported through student engagement, a nurturing environment and a strong emphasis on student mental health and wellbeing.
Selection Criteria Proven ability to work in partnership with teachers and develop links from the Kitchen and Garden program to Literacy, Numeracy the Victorian Curriculum and activities within the classroom. Be an enthusiastic and passionate cook/chef, have a sound knowledge of food handling, health and hygiene processes, cooking techniques, sustainability and cooking meals based on seasonal produce. Proven ability to plan weekly kitchen classes, ensuring they are applicable to all participating age groups and linked to the Victorian Curriculum. Recruit, coordinate and support volunteers, help organise volunteers to support the kitchen program. Proven ability to self-manage, lead, organise, document and implement a Kitchen program in collaboration with the Garden Specialist. Role The Kitchen Specialist at Surfside Primary School will work together with the Garden Specialist, Classroom teachers, Principal and Assistant Principal to deliver a high quality kitchen program that excites and engages the children at the school.
The Kitchen Specialist is employed to engage the curiosity of the young students, to cook the seasonal product from our Kitchen Garden in an engaging and enjoyable manner. This approach seeks to stimulate children to modify their eating habits through experiencing great tasting food within a society of good food rather than lecturing them about eating some foods and not eating others.
Successful applicants will have a desire to make a difference to the health and wellbeing of primary school children through positive engagement and an appreciation and empathy with the Stephanie Alexander Foundation mission and values. Surfside Primary School is a member of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation and aims to implement the intensive Kitchen/Garden program consistent with the original intent of the Foundation.
Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.
Conditions of Employment All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. Essential to have a valid Working With Children's Check or VIT card.
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