Cook

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Esperance; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannua

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging access

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia in Esperance seeks a permanent full-time cook at Esperance Residential College to maintain quality, storage and hygiene standards while delivering meals for residents and groups.

The role covers food preparation, cooking, catering for special dietary needs, stock control and purchasing, with collaboration among kitchen staff to support a safe, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial catering for educational institutions.
• Ability to prepare meals to high standards and accommodate dietary requirements.
• Knowledge of stock control and purchasing processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for residents and events.
• Manage stock and purchasing to ensure supplies.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to meet dietary needs.

Skills

Cooking

Stock control

Purchasing goods

Teamwork

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing January 2027

Esperance is located about 700 km from Perth on Western Australia’s glistening south-east coast. Esperance’s natural beauty, climate and lifestyle attracts a vibrant local community.

Esperance Residential College provides a safe and comfortable home away from home for rural and remote secondary students in Western Australia, giving them a supportive environment to reach their potential. Situated within the Esperance Community Education Campus, the college works with Esperance Senior High School, Esperance Education Support Centre and South Regional TAFE to provide for the education needs of students in Esperance.

Esperance Residential College is in the heart of the Esperance town site. The college has a strong relationship with the Esperance community as a trusted local organisation. The thriving coastal town offers a complete range of services for comfortable living, such as shopping, social and recreational facilities.

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

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

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Esperance 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)

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 Peter Jarzabek, College Manager, Esperance Residential College on [phone] or by emailing

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

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.

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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 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 and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1071153

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 Tuesday, 17 November 2026