KITCHENHAND
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is recruiting for a passionate and hard working Kitchenhand for an immediate start in a casual call in position.
THE ROLE
Position: Kitchenhand
Employment Type: Casual Call in - Term Time
Monday - Sundays (availability to be discussed at interview)
Commencement: Immediate start
Some hours are required in the school holiday periods.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Kitchenhand works in a collaborative environment to provide services in our kitchen serving 400 to 500 people each day. In conjunction with the Cook and Chef/Kitchen Manager, the Kitchenhand is responsible for the cooking, preparation and delivery of nutritious meals to the students and staff at Rockhampton Girls Grammar School. As a Kitchenhand you must understand and follow the Food Safety Standards and policies determined by legislation and Rockhampton Girls Grammar School.
The Kitchenhand will be responsible of the cleanliness of their workspace and held to a high standard of care working in a fast-paced environment.
The Kitchenhand will also take on duties in food service in our Canteen where you will be required to prepare canteen items, set up, refill stock, clean and have money handling experience.
KEY RESPONSIBLITIES
The Kitchenhand’s core accountabilities, under the direction and leadership of the Facilities and Services Manager and Chef/Kitchen Manager, is to assist in the kitchen:
- maintaining high standards of food hygiene and health and safety;
- providing a full catering service to all students and staff at specified times;
- filling and refilling all self-serve dispensers including but not limited to, cordial dispensers, cereal dispensers and fruit bowls;
- preparing, producing, heating, cooking, baking and serving a variety of foods including soups, entrees, meats, vegetables, desserts, breads, salads, sandwiches, beverages, or other foods and beverages as specified by the menus and recipes;
- utilising kitchenware such as, but not limited to, knives, spatulas, whisks, tongs, spoons, and ladles;
- practising safe food handling according to the Food Safety Standards;
- assisting in the monitoring, reduction, and management of food waste;
- cleaning and sanitising pots, pans, and kitchen utensils as per cleaning schedule;
- performing daily, weekly, and monthly deep cleaning of the facility, service areas, and all kitchen equipment such as counters, tables, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, mixers and dining hall;
- disposing of waste according to the Food Safety Standards;
- receiving, labelling, and storing food and supplies according to produce and Food Safety Standards;
- assisting in taking inventory; and
- performing related duties as assigned.
The Kitchenhands core responsibilities in the Canteen include:
- money handling by way of operating the cash register and processing cash and EFTPOS sales;
- reconciling end of day takings;
- serving students and staff;
- re-stocking food items and communicating with the Chef of items low in stock that need to be ordered to ensure the canteen is adequately stocked at all times;
- maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the canteen;
- reporting equipment failure, maintenance requirements or Workplace Health and Safety issues;
- assisting in the preparation of food to be sold through the canteen; and
- performing any other reasonable duties as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES
- Promote the interests of Rockhampton Girls Grammar School
- Serve the School diligently and faithfully
- Attend scheduled events and staff meetings
- Attend professional development as required
QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
- Experience in kitchen and money handling procedures, preferably within a school environment.
- Sound knowledge of the Food Safety Standards.
- Awareness of school structure, rules and procedures of both the day School and boarding house.
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, chemical usage and Workplace Health and Safety.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Promote Rockhampton Girls Grammar School inside and outside the school community.
The successful application is required to:
- hold or obtain a Food Safe Handling Certificate.
- possess a current Blue Card from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian.
All applicants will be subject to Rockhampton Girls Grammar School legislative screening procedures and will be required to authorise such checks and provide identification. These checks are consistent with Rockhampton Girls Grammar's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Professional Development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Superannuation benefits
- Salary Sacrifice/Novated Lease options available
APPLICATION INFORMATION
To be considered for the Kitchenhand position please submit a copy of your Cover Letter and Resume via Seek in PDF format.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 9.00am, 26 September 2024.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as Rockhampton Girls Grammar School reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.
For further information contact the Human Resource Officer, Emily Conrad on (07) 49 300 967 or email HR@rggs.qld.edu.au.