AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS895959
Appointment Pool
Australind Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to establish a pool of Canteen Attendants for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2025.
Previous kitchen hand experience assisting with completing food preparation tasks and being able to operate a till and eftpos machine is desirable. The kitchen is fast paced highly requiring organisation and communication skills.
As part of a team, the Canteen Attendant's role is to prepare meals, serve the patrons of the canteen and ensure that a high standard of catering, health, safety and hygiene is maintained. Suitable applicants will undertake food and stock control, including ordering and stock rotation. Other requirements of the role are cleaning the canteen, including pantries, freezers, cool rooms and storerooms as well as clearing waste to appropriate areas and ensuring that equipment and utensils are cleaned to appropriate standards.
We are seeking individuals who are able to work well under pressure and provide good customer service. This position involves a lot of food preparation as the school caters for 1200 students.
Australind SHS is a large, comprehensive regional school located in the South-West region, we pride ourselves on a continuing tradition of excellence in academic, vocational, cultural and sporting pursuits. Our size means our community is diverse. We have a diverse community of smart, interesting, engaging people - whether they're staff or students - it's nearly impossible not to learn and grow from those around us.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Experience in working in a canteen or café, including the storage, preparation and sale of food and the dealing with monies / cash register.
- Ability to provide courteous and efficient customer service.
- Knowledge of food hygiene practices and relevant Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
- Communication skills and ability to work as part of a small team and contribute to team outcomes.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Australind Senior High School can be found by visiting australind.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Sue Gledhill, Manager Corporate Services, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Australind, by telephoning (08) 9797 44***or emailing ************@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A two (2) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4***.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment.
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4:30pm (WST) on Thursday, 30 May 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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