**Kitchen Coordinator: Gympie Flexible School** * TENURE: Fixed-term, Part-time, 0.8FTE* START DATE: 6 October 2026* END DATE: 30 October 2027* CLASSIFICATION: Services Staff 4 $73,331 - $75,637 **ABOUT THE ROLE**The Kitchen Coordinator will report directly to the Head of Campus and is expected to work collaboratively with all staff and young people in the school. The primary role of Kitchen Coordinator is a stand-alone role that will be required to prepare and provide healthy meals to the young people who attend Gympie Flexible School. **ABOUT YOU:**We are seeking someone who is organised, flexible and able to work independently while also contributing positively to a multidisciplinary campus team. Previous hospitality experience and/or relevant qualifications as a chef or cook are highly desirable, together with demonstrated experience in preparing healthy meals and an understanding of secure food preparation, storage and service. Basic campus utility tasks are also an occasional requirement of this role. **KEY ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE:** * Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition. * Previous experience and/or certificate level qualifications in the hospitality industry (Chef or Cook desirable). * Current First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain within first 3 months of employment. * Currently hold or ability to obtain a Food Handler Certificate and Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (within first 3 months of employment) * Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the preparation of meals in line with healthy eating guidelines (SMART CHOICES). * Knowledge of the use and care of equipment utilised in the preparation of school meals. * Ability to share knowledge in the application of safe food practices in the preparation, storage and provision of meals with staff and young people. **WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU*** Professional development opportunities* Salary sacrificing benefits,



including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a* Edmund Rice charism* 12.75% Superannuation contribution **HOW TO APPLY** ***(Please upload documents in PDF format)****To apply for a position* please click the apply button. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Alissa Falla, Head of Campus, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd., via email **Applications will be reviewed as they are received.** **ABOUT THE ORGANISATION**Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,700 young people in 22 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 10 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 800 staff nationally. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded. Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. *The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.* *All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.* *Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.* *Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.**Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*
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📌 Kitchen Coordinator (Gympie)
🏢 FLEXI
📍 Gympie