Food Services Coordinator

About Bialik College

Bialik College is a leading Independent Jewish School located in Hawthorn, close to the Monash Freeway and Tooronga Train Station. At Bialik, we celebrate diversity and inclusion in our workforce, and enjoy a thriving culture based on community and excellence in education. Our workforce is comprised of employees from a diverse range of faiths and backgrounds. Candidates from all backgrounds and faiths (or no faith) are encouraged to apply.

Bialik College is committed to child safety. We recognise the importance of, and our responsibility for, ensuring a safe and supportive environment which respects the rights of all children and fosters their enrichment and wellbeing. All applicants must read, and be supportive of the contents, in the following link - Employment Opportunities | Bialik College. 

About the role

We are searching for a Food Services Coordinator in our Early Learning Centre (ELC), to prepare, cook and serve healthy and nutritious meals for the children. The successful candidate will work Monday - Friday approx. 33 Hrs. per week, Term Time Only. 

Responsibilities include:

• To coordinate daily meal prep and cooking duties.
• Ordering of Kitchen food and ensure food wastage at the end of each day is kept to a minimum.
• To carry out daily kitchen and clean-up.
• Comply with the current Food Safety and Hygiene Regulations. 
• Ability to understand allergies and the management of Children's allergies. 
• Ensure the safe handling and storage of equipment and ensure that it is well maintained, in good repair and used correctly.

Requirements:

• Hold a Food Safety Supervisor Qualification.
• Upholds the values and ethics of the College.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Hold a valid Victorian Working with Children Check card.
• Must obtain a current Police Check.

Employee Benefits

Bialik College is located close to the Monash Freeway and Tooronga Station.

• Onsite security – ensuring a safe & secure environment
• Free membership & access to onsite gym
• Free use of onsite swimming pool 
• Onsite Canteen providing delicious foods to both students & staff
• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Free access to confidential wellbeing support including onsite Psychologists, Counsellors & external Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Access to wider school support resources & onsite personnel including – Child Protection Team, College Nurse, Maintenance Staff, Technology Services Staff
• Discounts at local retailers including – cafes’, pet stores, car repairs

Apply now if this sounds like the opportunity for you!