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A unique opportunity awaits a dynamic, energetic, and skilled Food Educator to become an integral part of the ATCO team at our Jandakot location. Whether you have prior practice in food education or are simply a passionate cook who enjoys working with children. The successful candidate will lead engaging cooking classes for year 5 students with the support of the ATCO program facilitator. Further opportunities within the kitchen may be available over the course of the year.
Position: BFK - Food Educator
Location: Jandakot
Employment Type: Casual
About ATCO’s Blue Flame Kitchen Schools Program
ATCO’s Blue Flame Kitchen Schools Program provides a fun, educational and free excursion to Perth-based primary schools. We welcome year 5 students into our purpose-built commercial kitchen to learn important life skills, such as knife and kitchen safety, while preparing and cooking morning tea and lunch. During the excursion, students also visit our gas safety workshop and hydrogen home where they learn about the WA natural gas network and the future of energy from our experienced Training team.
For more information on ATCO’s Adventures with Natural Gas Schools Program please visit https://www.atco.com/en-au/for-home/blue-flame-kitchen.html
The program reinforces traditional learning objectives that align with the WA Department of Education’s curriculum by:
- Encouraging students to broaden their knowledge of healthy food choices.
- Incorporating maths skills, such as measuring, calculating and portioning.
- Developing students’ economics and business knowledge by helping them to distinguish between needs and wants, and applying financial and budgeting considerations.
- Integrating reading comprehension for following recipes and instructions.
- Enabling students to apply scientific knowledge and understanding to all activities.
About the role
Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Delivering an entertaining, engaging and educational class, in line with set menus and guidelines and supported by an ATCO facilitator.
- Class set up and pack down, include food preparation.
- Grocery shopping in line with designated food menu.
- Following all food health and safety regulations.
What we are looking for
- A friendly personality with a passion for educating children about the importance of healthy and sustainable eating.
- A Food Safety Supervisor certificate (SITSS00069).
- Demonstrated knowledge of health and hygiene standards in accordance with relevant codes, standards, Laws or other local government or authority requirements;
- Current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain.
- Current Western Australia police clearance check, or willingness to obtain.
Our Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Diversity is more than a commitment at ATCO – it is the foundation of what we do. We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and the myriad of other characteristics that make us all different.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and women. ATCO fosters an inclusive workplace culture where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
Next Steps
If you are a cooking professional who has a passion for educating young people about the importance of healthy eating and food sustainability, we want to hear from you, submit a copy of your Resume and Cover Letter by clicking ‘Apply’.
