Chef

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Kellerberrin; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family friendly hours

TOIL opportunities

4 weeks annual leave over Christmas

Job summary

Western Australian College of Agriculture – Harvey is seeking a Chef to join their team on a permanent full-time basis. You will work with the Head Chef to plan menus using college produce and supervise catering staff for day-to-day operations.

You will manage catering for the College boarding facility and external groups, ensuring high hygiene and quality standards for approximately 200 students aged 15 to 18. A trade qualification in cooking or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Hold a trade qualification in cooking or equivalent.
• Experience catering for large groups.
• Ability to work in a boarding facility and lead kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare meals incorporating college produce.
• Instruct and supervise kitchen staff in day-to-day operations.
• Manage stock control, purchasing and budget monitoring.

Skills

Team player

Organisational skills

Menu planning

Budget monitoring

Staff supervision

Food safety

Education

Trade qualification in cooking or equivalent

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Western Australian College of Agriculture – Harvey (WACOA - Harvey) is located about 1.5 hours south of Perth, Western Australia and is 20 minutes from the ocean and 30 minutes north of Bunbury. It is situated in the heart of the Harvey irrigation district, which services the dairy and horticultural industries and enjoys access to a significant range of agricultural industry and recreational opportunities.

The College is co-educational and can fully board up to 128 students who come from all areas of the state. A small percentage of students access the program on a daytime basis from closer locations.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.harveyag.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

WACOA - Harvey is seeking an innovative and enthusiastic Chef to join their team.

The successful applicant will work together with the Head Chef to instruct and supervise all kitchen staff in day-to-day operations. You will manage the day-to-day catering requirements of the College and external groups, catering for special occasions and functions as required.

The role includes:

• menu planning and preparation incorporating the use of college produce
• liaising with college farm enterprises for the supply of college produce
• cooking
• stock control
• purchasing of goods
• budget monitoring
• supervising and training of catering staff

The successful applicant will ideally be a team player and possess strong organisational skills to manage catering for the College boarding facility. You are required to hold a trade qualification in cooking or equivalent, as per the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

• 80 hours per fortnight
• 10 hour shifts
• 8 working days and 6 days off in each fortnightly roster cycle
• Family friendly hours
• Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) opportunities
• 4 weeks annual leave over the Christmas period
• Opportunity to enjoy one week of the school holidays off throughout the year

Roster

Weekdays

Wednesday & Thursday: 8.30am - 7.00pm

Friday: 8.00am - 6.30pm

Every Second Weekend

Saturday & Sunday: 8.00am - 6.30pm (Weekend penalties)

The successful applicant will contribute to the development comprehensive menus and cater for approximately 200 students aged 15 to 18.

The successful applicant will also be responsible for managing high levels of quality control, storage, and hygiene in accordance with occupational health and safety standards. It is highly desirable for applicants to have experience catering for large groups.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Bernie Murnane, Principal on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Applications close

4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 16 November 2026