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Spinifex State College Boarding Campus is seeking a Chief Cook to join the team and work with another Chief Cook with a variety of catering activities in the dining room. Breakfasts, lunches, afternoon tea, dinner, and supper will need to be planned through the menu which we are looking to expand for the students.The students range in age from 11 years to 18 years old and attend school during the day and stay here during the term, on weekends and public holidays. There is always plenty of food to prepare for teenagers and we are looking for variety in the menu.This job involves shift and weekend work. Successful applicants will require a current first aid certificate, CPR, and a Working with Children Blue Card.About The DepartmentThe Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.About The SchoolSpinifex State College - Mount Isa opened in 2003 after community consultation determined that the two previous state high schools - Mount Isa State High School and Kalkadoon State High School - should merge.Spinifex State College - Mount Isa is a three-campus educational facility. Commencing in 2015, the junior campus will cater to years 7-9, senior campus years 10-12, and the residential campus.The Residential Campus is an Education Queensland initiative that provides a living away from home opportunity for rural and remote area secondary students from Queensland. The Residential Campus was established in January 2003 and has the capacity for up to 45 students. Students in years 7, 8, and 9 attend Spinifex State College Junior Campus and students in years 10, 11, and 12 attend Spinifex State College Senior Campus.About The RoleThe Chief Cook will join with another chef and assume responsibility for the team working with them to provide nutritious and healthy meals for teenagers ranging from 11-18 years old.You Will Be Responsible ForDeveloping an interesting, varied yet nutritious menuOrdering all the necessary ingredientsEnsuring all Work Place Health and Safety guidelines are followed in the preparation of food and meals.Modelling appropriate techniques to Kitchen HandsEnsuring meals are served on time, cleaning up is completed to a high standard, and all foodstuffs are either disposed of or wrapped and stored for future use.Maintenance requirements of all equipment must be overseen by the Chief Cook and reported to the Business Manager or Facilities Officer.This job involves shift and weekend work. Successful applicants will require a current first aid certificate, CPR, and a Working with Children Blue Card.School holidays are negotiated depending on students'' needs such as attendance at TAFE or Work Experience for example.The Chief Cook is line managed by the Head of Campus.Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.Interested? To Apply:Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.When working in regulated employment, an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.Occupational group Services & Hospitality #J-18808-Ljbffr