Canteen Assistant

Hazel Glen College is located in the City of Whittlesea, one of Melbourne’s fastest growing municipalities.  The local population has grown rapidly and continues to grow.  Hazel Glen College has an active and integral role in the ongoing development of the Doreen community hub.

The College commenced at the beginning of the 2014 school year with 143 students.  Growth of the College has been rapid, with the College growing to over 3000 students and over 300 staff, in the last few years.  The College structures are based on educational research of the stages of learning.  This comprises a Kindergarten, Junior School P-4, Middle School 5-8, Year 9 Centre and Senior School 10-12, with our first year 12 graduates in 2020.

A Child Family Centre, comprising, kindergarten, extended day care, playgroups, intervention services, maternal health centre and various other community service groups, co-located on the school site, creates an exciting and innovative early childhood education precinct.

The College motto, Learners today - Leaders tomorrow, leads the direction for our students. It is the expectation of all staff across the College to guide students and develop skills, attitudes and values required to fully participate in the rich educational journey at the College and life in the 21st century.

Hazel Glen College enjoys outstanding physical resources that provides students with the best possible educational opportunities. The modern facilities and teaching and learning practice represent an exciting opportunity for students and parents and establishes the College’s culture, values and nature.

Hazel Glen College is committed to the academic and personal growth of every student. 
A focused curriculum, dedication to innovation and a culture of care and support, allows us to meet this commitment.  A balanced and comprehensive curriculum constantly challenges students to extend their learning.  In providing 21st Century teaching and learning, there is a strong focus on student agency in learning and a comprehensive STEAM education program across the College.
 
Our aim is to challenge students to be the very best they can be and importantly, assist every student to reach their potential.  Teaching the skills needed for a fulfilling life in the 21st Century, and supporting a love of learning that goes well beyond the classroom, is actively embraced by our College.

SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, food preparation and health standards in a School Canteen.

SC2 A demonstrated ability to competently use and maintain relevant work spaces and equipment.

SC3 Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff, parents and visitors in line with the Child Safe Standards and College Code of Conduct.

SC4 Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member, and to carry out given responsibilities.

SC5 Must hold a Food Handlers Certificate

The Education Support – Canteen Assistant fulfills an important role with the responsibility for assisting in the canteen. It is expected that they will provide a high level of customer service to the student body, staff, parents and visitors to the College and be competent in the provision of up to date and relevant information.

The position is required to work cooperatively with both internal and external clients and involves regular close interaction with students and parents. It will also include interaction with staff including co-ordinators, other schools, teachers, Business Manager, Principal, the leadership team and College Council.

It is important the Education Support – Canteen Assistant operates in a consistent, professional, courteous and efficient manner at all times. Consistency is vital in all aspects of this role as the dissemination of consistent, accurate information is essential.

It is the responsibility of the Canteen Assistant to:

• Assist with the day-to-day operation of the school canteen, under the guidance of the Canteen Manager, College Council, Principal, and Business Manager, using established routines, methods and procedures.
• The Canteen Assistant must ensure that safe and appropriate practices are followed in relation to hygiene, health laws and regulations.
• The Canteen will operate each day that students are at school, or as agreed with College Council.
• The Canteen Assistant must show a commitment to the success and well being of Hazel Glen College, its students, staff and the community.
• To assist with ensuring occupational health and safety regulations are met.
• To complete training in food handling and safety and any other relevant professional development training.
• Complete Performance and Development reviews, including receiving and giving feedback to and from peers re. improvement strategies.
• Other duties as directed by the College Principal.

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

The Department of Education and Training is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.  It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 *** or email on: **********@education.vic.gov.au

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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

Link to Hazel Glen College Child Safe Code of Conduct

http://www.hgc.vic.edu.au/child-safe/  

Applications should include:

Please attach application containing the following:

1. A cover sheet providing the name of the applicant, record number (where appropriate), home address and telephone number, telephone number of the school(s) or location where the applicant can be contacted, the position you are applying for and the vacancy number of the position

2. Specific Key Selection Criteria response

3. A CV with a summary of experience and qualifications

4. The names, email address and contact details of three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the key selection criteria.

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx