Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1502826
Food Technology and Hospitality Assistant
We are seeking a motivated and organised Food Technology and Hospitality Assistant to support our Food Studies and Hospitality programs. Working under the direction of teaching staff, this role involves assisting with class preparation, maintaining kitchen areas, supporting students, and helping deliver hospitality services including breakfast club, canteen assistance when required, and school events.
Key Responsibilities and Attributes:
¿ Prepare ingredients, equipment, and materials for classes while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety
¿ Manage stock including online ordering, stocktakes, and basic financial reporting
¿ Support teachers and students during practical lessons and assist in the canteen when required
¿ Demonstrate strong organisation, clear communication, and a friendly, team-focused approach
¿ Barista or Point of Sale experience and relevant Food Safety or Hospitality qualifications are desirable but not essential
This is a great opportunity where you will be supported by a large, experienced team including two highly experienced VET teachers and provided with training including certificates to build your skills and confidence within the role.
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
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