Laboratory/Food Technology Assistant
Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
Medowie
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 2021
- Apply by:
- 4 December 2020
Job overview
Location MEDOWIE Catherine McAuley Catholic College
Vacancy Type Permanent Part Time
Hours/FTE 10 Hours
Description Catherine McAuley Catholic College is seeking a Laboratory/Food Technology Assistant working 10 hours/week to join its staff team commencing in Term 1 2021.
Commencing in 2021 with Years 7 & 8, the newly established Catherine McAuley Catholic College is expected to grow annually to a Years 7-12 Learning Community in 2025. The College is committed to empowering confident, agile and reflective learners and educators co-create learning environments where faith, purpose, fulfilment and joy are experienced by all.
The College is located in the beautiful Port Stephens region and can provide the ideal coastal or semi-rural lifestyle for those considering a sea change. Medowie is only 34km from the Newcastle CBD and within an hour’s drive to the stunning Hunter Valley area.
Position Requirements The position of Food Technology Assistant is responsible for:
• ensuring the general cleanliness, tidiness and smooth operation of the kitchen on a daily basis
• setup for Food Technology practical and demonstration lessons
• maintaining equiptment, resources and accurate kitchen documentation for the Food and Hospitality Faculty
• monitoring and controlling stock
• use of computer-based information sources to manage ordering, stock control and WH&S requirements
• Manage the organisation and preparation of chemicals and equipment for Science activities and across the School where required
• Prepare, provide and store equipment and resources for practical work for science classes and ensuring gear is cleaned and in good working order, organising repairs as necessary
Essential Criteria
• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate with school staff, students and the community
• Demonstrate an innovative and agile mindset that supports and enhances a culture of continuous improvement within the school environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of current food safety practices and standards.
• Ability to maintain equipment, resources and accurate kitchen documentation for Food Technology and Hospitality.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe working environment
• Demonstrated experience in food handling and preparation
• Excellent organisational skills that would allow for the timely ordering of equipment and the preparation of apparatus and solutions.
• Willingness to Comply or Compliance with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead 2018 - Category A – Accreditation to Work.
The applicant must provide evidence of the following:
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Paid Working with Children Check (WWCC)number
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Desirable Criteria
• TAFE credited Laboratory Technician Qualifications of equivalent
Commencement 27/01/2021
Conditions of Employment Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017.
Applications Close Friday 04 December, 2020
Instructions Forward your Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter addressing selection criteria via email (preferred) as one pdf to the contact person.
Contact Name Telephone
Scott Donohoe (scott.donohoe@mn.catholic.edu.au)
Applications to:
By email (preferred):
Scott Donohoe
scott.donohoe@mn.catholic.edu.au
By post:
Principal
Catherine McAuley Catholic College
Medowie Road
MEDOWIE 2318
Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info To apply: Please provide a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria along with your resume and directly to College Principal – Scott Donohoe: scott.donohoe@mn.catholic.edu.au. We encourage applicants to visit our website for further details about Catherine McAuley and its vision for learning - https://medowiecmcc.catholic.edu.au/about-us/employment-opportunities/ *Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted* Applications close: Friday 4th December, 2020. 3.00pm
About Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
- Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
- PO Box 714, Newcastle
- New South Wales
- 2300
- Australia
The Catholic Schools Office (CSO), is responsible for the leadership, efficient operation and management of systemic schools which educate more than 18,000 students in 45 Primary schools, 10 Secondary schools and one K-12 school in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
The CSO employs more than 1200 teachers and around 550 support staff. Our main focus is providing support for schools to ensure each student receives a quality education and has the opportunity to grow academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally.
Catholic schools seek to develop spirit, mind, body and character and to cultivate Gospel values that support lives filled with joy, endeavour and hope in the future. As a Catholic Schools Office, we model ourselves on the person of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Gospels and through the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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