This is a permanent part-time (0.9FTE) position commencing ASAP
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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 successful applicant will maintain high levels of quality control while ensuring kitchen equipment and facilities are hygienically maintained.
The successful applicant will possess good organisational and interpersonal skills and relate well with young people.
In addition, they should be able to respond to changing work needs within a team.
The preferred applicant will have a qualification in Food Safety Supervision Skill Set, or the ability to obtain this qualification within the first six weeks.
Ability to manage day to day catering for the college, and college functions including, menu planning, food preparation, (includes special dietary requirements), cooking for ******** people, food ordering and stock control are important aspects of this role.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Narroginand our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
12% employer contributed superannuation.
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 Steven Brown, Manager Narrogin Residential College on ***************or by emailing ******
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 ********* 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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and skilled learning summary relevant to this position
A one (1) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
1. 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.
5. Demonstrated flexibility in response to changing work needs.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process
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 ***************for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE*******
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 Friday, 7 August ****

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