Cook

Department of Education; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging access

Job summary

The Department of Education seeks a part-time cook at City Beach Residential College commencing November 2026. This permanent 0.3FTE role focuses on delivering meals of a high standard and ensuring quality control, storage and hygiene in line with safety standards.

You will manage day-to-day catering for the college and external groups, cater for special dietary requirements and work collaboratively with other cooks and kitchen hands to meet daily catering needs and special occasions.

Qualifications

• High levels of quality control, storage and hygiene maintained per safety standards.
• Meals prepared to a high standard for the college and external groups.
• Catering for special dietary requirements as needed.
• Stock control and inventory management for daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Preparation
• Cooking
• Catering for special dietary requirements
• Stock control
• Work with other cooks and kitchen hands

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Stock control

Quality control & hygiene

Teamwork

Job description

2d ago , from Western Australia Government

This is a permanent part-time (0.3FTE) position commencing November 2026

Gifted and talented students from regional areas have wonderful boarding experiences at City Beach Residential College while they attend some of Perth's best secondary schools.

Our college is a home away from home for students who are enrolled in Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance programs at selected public schools in the Perth metro area.

Students will be able to live in Perth with other students from regional areas. Our college is located in a bush setting close to the beach and allows students to share the experience of being in a Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance program.

The Role

The successful applicant will ensure high levels of quality control, storage and hygiene are maintained in accordance with occupational safety and health standards and requirements. They will provide meals of a high standard, manage day-to-day catering requirements of the college and external groups and cater for special occasions and functions as required.

This involves:

• preparation


• cooking


• catering for special dietary requirements


• stock control

This applicant will be expected to work effectively with other cook/s and kitchen hand/s.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located City Beachand our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave


• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance


• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)

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 Shaun Breukelaar, Manager City Beach Residential College on (08) 9237 75***or ***************@education.wa.edu.au

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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.

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.


• 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.


• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our websiteand in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1066266

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close:

4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 16October 2026

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