Cook - Inala Flexible School

Where would I be working? Inala Flexible School is a Catholic School in the tradition of Edmund Rice. You can check out our school and the Edmund Rice story at our school website Inala FLC – EREA Flexible Schools Networks (ereafsn.edu.au) Flexi schools serve young people (students) who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which require a lot of support. The schools encourage young people to engage in education in a supportive learning environment. To this, we work really differently to other schools. This means we negotiate with young people about learning and wellbeing through the Four Principles of Respect, Safe and Legal, Honesty and Participation. Providing healthy and filling meals to our young people is a very important part of helping them learn and thrive at our school. What is the job? The main role of Cook is to prepare and serve healthy meals to the young people who attend Inala Flexible Learning Centre Cook a healthy main lunch meal for 60-70 young people per day Provide a basic breakfast and afternoon or morning tea Provide lunches for excursions and help staff plan for catering on camps Create a meal program and environment that is safe and welcoming for young people Maintain a safe and healthy kitchen Who will I be working with? The Head of Campus is your line manager Teachers, Youth Workers and School Officers Creative, vibrant and fun young people A network of Flexible Schools across Australia Why do I want to work at Inala Flexi? Our staff team are fun, safe and professional Our work is meaningful and important The hours of duty are 7.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday! Our young people love food and it helps them learn and thrive We pay well and support our staff wellbeing During school holiday, there aren’t as many young people and staff on site. This means there is time for deep cleaning, stock take and meal planning We offer extra paid days off over the Christmas Holiday period each year. What skills will I need to do this role well? Great communication and organisation skills Food preparation, cooking and food service experience Serving up to 70 young people per day Following a food safety program General kitchen cleaning and organising Online ordering and shopping in store will be required Food Budget knowledge Understanding of food allergies and cultural requirements within our service. Responsible for all menus on a seasonal rotation basis HOW TO APPLY: Click the APPLY button to be taken to the Recruit Talent Landing Page, here you can view the full position description. Upload your Cover letter addressed to Dave Capra, Area Principal outlining your suitability for this position and reasons for applying for the position. Upload your Curriculum vitae outlining relevant work history including contact details of at least three referees including your current employer. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Jonathan Klein, Head of Campus via email careers@ereafsn.edu.au. Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 4PM (AEST) MONDAY 8th APRIL 2024 The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check. All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures. Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.