Cooking Class Assistant (Casual) - Flexible Hours & Parking

Box Hill Institute, ABN 76 268 630 462; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

On-site parking

Career progression and recognition

Health and wellbeing supports

Financial perks

Staff discounts

Job summary

Box Hill Institute is seeking a Casual Cooking Assistant to help deliver practical cooking classes within our Short Courses area in Melbourne. You will prepare ingredients, set up the kitchen and assist tutors to ensure engaging learning experiences for students and participants.

The role is casual with an hourly rate of $38.84 AUD, plus 12% superannuation and overtime for weekend work. Availability for Saturday classes is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of Year 12 and demonstrated relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training.
• Experience in hospitality, food preparation or a related environment is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up ingredients, utensils, cookware and equipment for cooking classes.
• Assist tutors during cooking demonstrations and practical class activities.
• Transport and organise food, equipment and supplies for classes.
• Maintain clean, safe and organised kitchen and learning environments.
• Assist with the pack‑up, cleaning and storage of equipment following classes.
• Respond to routine enquiries from students and provide general assistance during classes.
• Work collaboratively with tutors, students and colleagues to support a positive learning experience.
• Follow food safety, workplace health and safety, and organisational procedures at all times.

Skills

Food prep assistance

Cooking activities

Kitchen operations

Food safety knowledge

Food handling

Workplace safety

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Flexibility

Child safety

Working with Children Check

National Police Check

Education

Year 12 completion

Relevant experience

Hospitality experience

Job description

Box Hill Institute is seeking a Casual Cooking Assistant to help deliver practical cooking classes within our Short Courses area in Melbourne. You will prepare ingredients, set up the kitchen and assist tutors to ensure engaging learning experiences for students and participants.

The role is casual with an hourly rate of $38.84 AUD, plus 12% superannuation and overtime for weekend work. Availability for Saturday classes is required.