FOOD EDUCATION ASSISTANT
Part Time – 18 hours per week (negotiable)
Warragul Based
Applications close COB Friday 20th March 2026. Please Note: CCG reserves the right to close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.
TEACHING DIFFERENTLY!
ECG is an independent senior secondary college that offers an alternate education to mainstream school. As we continue to expand, our students will need your support to help them achieve their goals!
The Food Education Assistant plays a vital role in promoting healthy eating and nutrition within our school community. This position involves working closely with our teaching staff to deliver engaging food education programs. The successful candidate will contribute to fostering a culture of health and well-being, making a significant impact on the lives of students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Providing practical support to students in the kitchen, as directed by teaching staff.
- Management of kitchen area including setting up of equipment and ingredients for lessons, maintaining stock records for food items, and assisting with orders and food deliveries.
- Managing hazards and applying first aid where required, adhering to food safety practices and ensuring the kitchen facilities are maintained in accordance with the Food Act 1984.
CAPABILITIES
The candidate should demonstrate experience and practical application of the following capabilities within a work setting:
- Planning and Organisation: Prioritising tasks, managing schedules, and completing work within designated timeframes
- Adaptability & Problem Solving: Being flexible and willing to learn new technologies and adapt to changing work environments
- Resource Efficiency: Achieve results through efficient use of resources and delivery on agreed outcomes.
- Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with others to achieve common goals
- Safety and Compliance: Understanding and adhering to safety regulations and industry food handling standards
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Police Check (with no charges or indictments)
- Completion of (or willingness to complete) a food handling certificate
If this sounds like the next step you want to take to make a difference to the community in a meaningful way, please submit your application with resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed above.
For further information and a full position description please see our website https://ccg.asn.au/jobs/
Community College Gippsland (CCG) is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students. CCG supports and adheres to Child Safety Standards.
United we belong. Together we thrive.
The CCG community welcomes people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities. We are enhanced by our diversity and learn through inclusion, respect and understanding.
At CCG we:
- Provide a safe and inclusive environment that is free from discrimination
- Empower students and harness their uniqueness through voice and agency
- Ensure equal employment opportunities for all and encourage the participation of underrepresented staff
- Celebrate the differences of our people and recognise their unique contributions to our community
