An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and reliable Cook to join the Western Cape College Boarding Campus kitchen team in Term 3, with potential for extension.

If you are passionate about food preparation and delivering excellent service, we encourage you to apply.

Job details

Who We Are:

Based in Weipa, Far North Queensland, our boarding campus provides a safe and supportive home away from home for 70 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from Cape York and the Torres Strait Islands while they attend school.

The kitchen is at the heart of boarding life, providing nutritious, quality meals that support the health and wellbeing of our students.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

Working under the direction of the Chief Cook, you will assist with the preparation and service of breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen presentation.

You will also support stock rotation, cleaning duties and catering for functions and special events, helping to ensure the kitchen operates efficiently each day. If you are a team player who enjoys preparing fresh, nutritious meals, takes pride in your work and is looking for a rewarding role supporting young people, we encourage you to apply.

Relocation expenses may be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Subsidised departmental accommodation may be available for eligible applicants.    

Responsibilities include:

• Guide kitchen staff in appropriate cooking and food preparation techniques.
• Ensure kitchen equipment, utensils and the handling of food and preparation of meals is performed in a hygienic and safe manner.
• Monitor the use of kitchen appliances and equipment and advise when items need replacing, repairing or removing.
• Oversee the serving of meals, washing up and disposal of scraps.
• Oversee the cleaning and maintenance of food preparation surfaces, cold room shelving and internal shelving in refrigeration and freezer units.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

About You: 

• The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a Cook role, preferably with pastry or baking experience.   
• Good communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels is essential, as is personal innovation and passion for quality food.  
• Experience working in boarding houses or an equivalent environment is preferred but not essential.

Benefits: 

• Subsidised departmental accommodation may be available for eligible applicants.   
• This is a full-time role and will initially be offered initially for 12 months, with the possibility of an extension.  
• The position will be required to work on a roster during the school term, which will include weekend work, and split shifts.  

Mandatory requirements: (if applicable)

• In accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 a person is prohibited from working in regulated child-related employment unless the person holds a current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. 
• A food safety competency/certificate

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  FNR693208_26T Role Description (PDF, 298KB)
  Role Description