Boarding Kitchen Lead (Part-Time) — Scratch-Cook Champion

John Paul College International; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation

4 weeks annual leave

Staff on-campus gym

Staff car parking

Discounted staff tuition

OSHC for staff children

Corporate discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

John Paul College International is seeking a Fenton Village Catering Co-ordinator to lead a boarding kitchen, delivering freshly prepared meals. The role emphasizes scratch cooking, HACCP compliance, stock control and accurate costing, with weekly rosters and budget monitoring.

You will report to the Head of Catering Operations, work across seven days, and contribute to a supportive dining experience for students with opportunities for professional development and benefits including extensive

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume commercial kitchen and scratch cooking from raw ingredients.
• Experience managing multi-shift, seven-day rosters within a labour budget.
• Knowledge of HACCP and allergen management is essential.
• Stock control, food costing and Microsoft Excel experience required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills for staff and students.
• Relevant certificate/diploma in hospitality or food service management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily boarding kitchen operations and deliver daily meals.
• Champion scratch cooking and lead a kitchen culture that makes mealtimes a highlight.
• Maintain HACCP-based food safety and allergen compliance documentation.
• Build seven-day rosters, manage timesheets and leave, and monitor budget and labour costs.
• Manage stock, ordering, invoices, and end-of-term stocktakes.
• Support menu planning, food costing and catered events, and train kitchen staff.

Skills

High-volume kitchen

Scratch cooking from raw ingredients

Roster management

Food safety HACCP

Stock control & costing

Excel proficiency

Leadership & communication

Education

Hospitality management certificate/diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

John Paul College International is seeking a Fenton Village Catering Co-ordinator to lead a boarding kitchen, delivering freshly prepared meals. The role emphasizes scratch cooking, HACCP compliance, stock control and accurate costing, with weekly rosters and budget monitoring.

You will report to the Head of Catering Operations, work across seven days, and contribute to a supportive dining experience for students with opportunities for professional development and benefits including extensive