Part time Ongoing Contract
Hands-on role supporting Food Technology & Hospitality
Join a supportive and collaborative College community
We are seeking a suitably experienced Food Technology & Hospitality Assistant to join our College technology team on a Part-Time Ongoing (0.73 FTE) basis.
This position works in partnership with Food Technology teaching staff to provide technical and practical support for Food Technology and Hospitality programs.
The role is responsible for preparing practical learning activities, maintaining resources and learning spaces, supporting food safety and hygiene practices, and ensuring a safe, organised and effective learning environment.
The days and hours of work are:
Three days per week: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
One day per week: 10:30 am – 5:30 pm (VET Hospitality)
Please note:The successful applicant will be required to work four days per week.
While the hours of work will remain consistent, the days worked may change from time to time to align with the College timetable.
Flexibility to accommodate these changes is essential.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Preparing equipment, ingredients and resources to support Food Technology and Hospitality practical classes, demonstrations and learning activities.
Providing practical assistance to teachers and students during practical lessons, ensuring a positive, protected and effective learning environment.
Assisting with the preparation, presentation and serving of food for practical classes, VET Hospitality programs and College functions.
Maintaining the Food Technology Room, Kitchen and Restaurant to a high standard, ensuring equipment, facilities and learning spaces are clean, organised and ready for use.
Monitoring and maintaining food supplies, equipment and consumables,



including ordering stock in consultation with teaching staff.
Completing routine cleaning, food safety and maintenance tasks to support the efficient operation of the Food Technology and Hospitality learning areas.
Contributing to a collaborative team environment while maintaining high standards of workplace health and safety.
The successful candidate will have the following experience, skills and attributes:Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in a commercial kitchen or similar environment.
A current and valid Food Handling Certificate.
Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
A commitment to maintaining safe work practices and complying with College policies.
An understanding of, and commitment to, the values and mission of Catholic education.
Why work at St Francis Xavier College?
Work in an inclusive community that values innovation, professional development and staff wellbeing with employee benefits that include:
Free onsite parking
Access to internal and external training opportunities
Funded membership to professional or industry associations
12% Superannuation
Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
Annual Leave Loading and Position Allowance payments in December each year




16 weeks of paid Parental Leave and four weeks paid Partner Leave
Salary Packaging through Maxxia
Generous leave entitlements, including a paid flexible leave day per school year
All buildings are equipped with heating and cooling
Onsite canteens and vending machines for staff use at all campuses
Social and wellbeing events are organised throughout the year, including wellbeing weeks, staff drinks, weekly morning teas
About St Francis Xavier College
St Francis Xavier College is a Catholic college with three campuses, offering numerous teaching and leadership opportunities.
The Campuses are easily accessed via several major freeways – only 20 minutes from Springvale Road on the M1.
We invest in high-quality people and facilities, operating through a team-based culture to encourage positive relationships between students and staff, and consistently express a rigorous expectation of personal excellence.
The College serves families from the parishes of Berwick, Koo Wee Rup, Maryknoll/Iona, Narre Warren and Pakenham under the governance of Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL).
Staff are employed under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement ****.
This position is classified as an Education Support Employee – Category C, Level 2.Applications close: Tuesday, 14 July **** at 5:00 pm.
The successful applicant will also be required to undergo a Working with Children Check and National Police Check prior to commencement.
The St Francis Xavier College community is committed to the safety, wellbeing, protection and inclusion of all children in our care.St Francis Xavier College reserves the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date

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