Cook

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannution

Generous leave entitlements including

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia, invites applications for a permanent part-time cook at City Beach Residential College in Perth. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day catering, prepare meals for 50–110 students and external groups, and ensure stock control and kitchen hygiene are maintained to high standards.

Role requires collaboration with other cooks and kitchen staff, catering for special dietary requirements, and flexibility to meet changing needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to carry out the duties of a cook for 50 to 110 students.
• Ability to manage and control stock and uphold health and safety standards in relation to food and kitchen hygiene.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to youth.
• Flexibility in response to changing work needs.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of meals for 50 to 110 students and external groups.
• Cooking and meal preparation to a high standard.
• Catering for special dietary requirements.
• Stock control and purchasing goods.
• Work effectively with other cooks and kitchen staff.

Skills

Cooking

Stock control

Hygiene standards

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Job description

• purchasing goods

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
• purchasing goods

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

Professional Benefits

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

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• 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 [phone] or [e-mail]

Agency Referrals

Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at [e-mail] during the advertising period.

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

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.

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.
• 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 website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A one to two (1-2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
• Demonstrated ability to carry out the duties of a cook, for 50 to 110 students, to a high standard, including catering for special dietary requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and control stock and uphold health and safety standards in relation to food and kitchen hygiene.
• Demonstrated good organisational skills with the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to youth.
• Demonstrated flexibility in response to changing work needs.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on [phone] for assistance.

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, 16 October 2026