Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Hume - Alpine
Reference: 1548020
Outdoor School is a Victorian Department of Education & Training residential outdoor school providing "Education for Sustainable Living". Our educative purpose is ¿to develop future ready young people¿. This position is based at our 15 Mile Creek Campus. Position will be 4 days per week and may increase from .60 to .80.
SC1
Demonstrated experience in a commercial or busy kitchen environment.
SC2
Demonstrated high-level verbal and written communication skills and high-level interpersonal skills including a capacity to develop constructive relationships with staff, students and visitors.
SC3
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning to enable further development of knowledge and skills.
SC4
Proven ability to function reliably with limited direct oversight, organising workflow, prep and service tasks in a busy catering environment.
The Catering Assistant (CA) primary role is work with the Catering Manager as an effective team to provide meals as part of the school program. The CA will report to and be responsible directly to the Catering Manager. In their absence, they will report to the Principal or their nominee.
From time to time performs and/or coordinates tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice and school policy. This may include the guidance of other staff within the work area or educational program. Guidance would be limited to ensuring routine tasks are performed to required standards. Input into identifying training needs and development of education support class staff within the work area or educational program becomes an important feature at range 2.
Specialised support to achieve specific outcomes is a feature of range 2. Typically this will involve accountability for the operation of a work area (e.g. managing the day to day operation the sandwich bar) under the direction of the Catering Manager or another senior manager.
Performs routine tasks that require basic cooking techniques and sound knowledge of kitchen procedures and food safety practice, along with kitchen hygiene and cleanliness.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Catering Assistant Tasks:
Dessert, Morning and Afternoon Tea Preparation
¿ Prepare and cook desserts to accompany the main meal for up to 60 people.
Prepare and bake slices, muffins and other items suitable for morning and afternoon tea for school groups.
Prepare and pack suitable foods for morning and afternoon tea for campouts and journeys.
Sandwich Bar ¿ Lunch
¿ Prepare and restock the fresh ingredients in the sandwich bar
¿ Ensure all condiments are full and clean
Breakfast
¿ Restock front of house breakfast cereals post meals.
¿ Restock the breakfast shelf in cool room with perishables.
¿ Ensure all condiments are full and clean eg. margarine tubs, jam tubs, vegemite tubs etc.
¿ Restock bread area for toast.
Camp Outs
¿ Establish camp out numbers and apply them to the distribution of food into groups eg. dry groceries, scroggin, perishables etc. These are generally allocated into tubs and eskys.
¿ Repack consumables eg. hot chocolate, milk powder, sugar, etc.
Fruit
¿ Restock fruit bar daily
General
¿ Assisting Catering Manager with general food prep and ordering for main meals, deserts & BBQ¿s etc.
¿ Learn Catering Managers role with a view to being able to fill in when there is an absence.
Cleaning
¿ Maintain clean work areas and serving spaces.
¿ Assist Catering Manager with termly and annual cleans.
Carry out allocated activities and tasks determined by the school consistent with role description.
Participate in planning and preparation with staff on a regular basis.
Participate in professional learning activities provided through the workplace.
Participate in the ongoing evaluation of the workplace.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Applications must include a written response to all selection criteria. Please include Curriculum Vitae with relevant qualifications and training. Applicants are to submit the names and full contact details of at least three professional referees. The panel reserves the right to contact listed referees or other people as part of the selection process. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to the satisfaction of pre-employment conditions. Further information about our school is available from our website www.outdoorschool.vic.edu.au.