Chef
About Studio Schools of Australia Ltd
Studio Schools of Australia (SSA) was established in 2019 to
deliver a ground‑breaking new model of Indigenous secondary education for
students in remote communities across northern Australia. SSA’s model is built
on proven evidence of what works for Indigenous students, their families and
communities, combining personal and social development, academic learning, and
a jobs‑ready approach with a central focus on Indigenous identity and culture.
SSA is now in a consolidation stage, focusing on the effective and
sustainable operation of its two schools – Yiramalay Studio School and Manjali
Studio School.
SSA’s mission is to enable Indigenous students to lead their own
advancement and to take a valuable and meaningful place in their own
communities and within Australia.
SSA is committed to being a child safe environment, and we
actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students. All staff are
committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment.
Overview
The primary role of the Chef is to provide adequate,
healthy, and culturally appropriate meals to all students, staff, and visitors
whilst at the School. This is a live-in position on campus, requiring a
hands-on approach to kitchen operations and pastoral care within the school
community.
The position reports to the Catering Manager.
- Key Responsibilities
- Menu Planning and Food Preparation
- ·Plan and prepare
nutritious, balanced, and appealing menus that cater to the dietary needs of
students, staff, and guests, considering cultural preferences and the unique
context of a remote boarding school.
- ·Ensure all food
provided is safe and suitable for human consumption, complying with the
requirements of the “Food Act WA 2008” and the “Victorian Food
Act 1984.”
- ·Manage food ordering,
stock control, and inventory to minimise waste and ensure efficient use of
resources.
- ·Accommodate special
dietary requirements, including allergies, intolerances, and medical or
cultural dietary needs, in accordance with accepted School guidelines.
- Kitchen and Residence Management
- ·Maintain high
standards of tidiness, cleanliness, and hygiene in the kitchen, food storage
areas, and associated residences.
- ·Oversee the day-to-day
operations of the kitchen, ensuring all equipment is used safely and maintained
in good working order.
- ·Report any areas
needing maintenance or repairs to the Catering Manager promptly.
- ·Participate in audit
preparation and demonstrate best practice compliance in all aspects of the
role.
- Student and Community Engagement
- ·Build trusting and
respectful relationships with students and staff through quality interactions,
particularly during meal times.
- ·Demonstrate
flexibility in assisting with unscheduled tasks that need immediate attention
regarding food and pastoral issues.
- ·Contribute to a
positive and welcoming environment that supports the wellbeing of all students.
- Health, Safety, and Compliance
- ·Ensure all work is
performed in a safe manner and in accordance with relevant health and safety
procedures.
- ·Identify and report
hazards, assist in risk assessments, and maintain a clean, hazard-free
environment.
- ·Use appropriate
personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure safe operation of kitchen tools
and machinery.
- ·Maintain a sound
understanding of Mandatory Reporting for Child Abuse in WA and uphold a strong
commitment to child safety and protection.
- ·Support emergency
preparedness and assist with safety drills or procedures as required.
Skills and Capabilities
·Proven experience in commercial cooking or catering,
with the ability to effectively operate a busy kitchen.
·A demonstrated understanding of the needs of this
unique program, including experience with adolescent behaviour and needs, and
the ability to establish appropriate relationships with young people.
·Understanding of Aboriginal culture and a respectful
approach to working with Aboriginal teenagers and their communities.
·A current Certificate in Food Handling (or
equivalent) and a sound understanding of the “Food Act WA 2008.”
·Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, including
reliability, dependability, and the ability to work independently.
·Strong communication, interpersonal, and
organisational skills.
·Current WA Working with Children Check (WWCC) and
National Police Certificate (NPC).
·Current First Aid Certificate and Anaphylaxis
training.
·Valid Driver’s Licence.
·A strong belief in child safety and protection, and
a willingness to be actively engaged in the School’s child safe culture.
- ·Anaphylaxis training
- ·Sound understanding Mandatory
Reporting Child Abuse reporting WA
- ·A strong belief in child safety and
protection, and a willingness to be actively engaged in the Schools’ child safe
culture
Employment
Due to Australian immigration regulations, applicants
must have Australian work rights. We especially welcome applications from
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse cultural
backgrounds.
Applicants will be required to provide a current WA
Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Check (NPC).
All appointments at Studio Schools of Australia are
subject to child protection legislation and pre-employment screening.
