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Food Technology Assistant - Booragul


Company : Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle


Location : Newcastle, New South Wales


Created : 2025-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

IntroductionSt Paul''s Catholic College Booragul is seeking a Temporary Part-Time (7 hours per week) Food Technology Assistant to join the team for 2025 on Fridays.St Paul''s Catholic College offers an inclusive, welcoming and comfortable environment. The calm, nurturing setting has been designed to allow students and staff to feel at home in developing their varied capacities and skills. The growth of the students is nurtured and encouraged by a supportive faculty through the provision of creative freedom, empowerment of the individual and opportunities for prayer and reflection. The curriculum, both formal and informal, focuses on spiritual growth and reflects a respect for the diversity of all 750 students, their differing levels of abilities, strengths, weaknesses and gifts.DescriptionPOSITION DESCRIPTIONThe position of Food Technology/Hospitality Assistant will be responsible for managing general cleanliness, tidiness, and smooth operation of the kitchen on a daily basis. This position will support the Teachers and the Food and Hospitality Faculty to prepare and coordinate supplies for lessons, school community and events where required.Experience/CriteriaSkills and Experiences:Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the schoolDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate with school staff, students and the communityDemonstrated knowledge of current food safety practices and standardsDemonstrated ability to maintain equipment, resources and accurate kitchen documentation for Food Technology and HospitalityDemonstrated ability to maintain a safe working environmentDemonstrated experience in food handling and preparation in a school environment or equivalentQUALIFICATIONSCurrent Food Safety Supervisor CertificateCurrent First Aid CertificateCurrent paid Working with Children Check (WWCC) numberCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTSalary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.Benefits Of Working With UsWork in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and growA corporate fitness program through Fitness PassportEmployee assistance program (EAP)Training and staff development programsPaid parental leave for eligible employeesAccess to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONContact Nicholas Wickham, Principal on Tel: (02) 4958 6711 or via email: nicholas.wickham@mn.catholic.edu.auTO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW ANDPlease provide a cover letter along with your resumeWithin your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.Applications close: Thursday 3rd April 2025 at 11.59pmAdditional informationThe Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Dioceses Code of Conduct which includes the Dioceses Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation. #J-18808-Ljbffr