Hospitality & Food Technology Assistant

Reference No : 11040

External Position

Closing Date: Friday 21 May, 2021

Location: ABERDEEN St Joseph's High School

Vacancy Type: Temporary Part Time

Hours/FTE: 6 Hours

Description

St Joseph’s High School, Aberdeen is seeking a temporary part-time (6 hours/week over 4 days. Approx 1.5 hours per day) Hospitality & Food Technology Assistant to join the school community commencing ASAP.

St Joseph’s High School is a co-educational, year 7-12 school committed in partnership with the community to meeting the academic, social, physical and spiritual needs of its students. St Joseph’s promotes an authentic learning community with a rigorous and comprehensive academic curriculum encouraging high standards of education for every student.

Relocating to a new community to live and work is a leap of faith. it involves a shifting away from family, friends and familiar routines. However, it can also open up possibilities of opportunities for professional growth, unique experiences and new friendships.

Position Requirements

The position of Hospitality & 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 equipment, 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

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. The Diocese is committed to being compliant with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check and ensure compliance with our safeguarding policies, the Diocesan Safeguarding Commitment Statement and the Code’s of Conduct.

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

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

Commencement: ASAP

Finishing Date: 17/12/2021

Conditions of Employment: Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020.

Applications Close: Friday 21 May, 2021

Instructions: Forward your Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter addressing selection criteria via email (preferred) as one pdf to the contact person.

6543 7444

Applications to:

By email (preferred):

Robert Holstein

robert.holstein@mn.catholic.edu.au

By post:

Principal

St Joseph's High School

PO Box 12

ABERDEEN 2336

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 Principal – Robert Holstein: robert.holstein@mn.catholic.edu.au Applicants should nominate at least two (2) referees, two of whom must be the person's current principal and previous supervisor. Please ensure you provide out of hours contact details for your referees also, not providing these details can delay the recruitment process.

 *Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted* 

Applications close: Friday 21st May, 2021. 3:00pm