Cooking Coach - Co Curricular Program

Hillcrest Christian College; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Hillcrest Christian College on the Gold Coast seeks an enthusiastic After the Bell Cooking Club Coach to lead cooking activities for Prep to Year 8, developing practical skills, confidence and healthy food choices. The role runs Monday to Friday during term time from 2:30pm to 4:30pm.

It is a casual, term-time position; experience in cooking or hospitality is welcome, with food safety qualifications highly regarded and Blue Card required.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking, baking, hospitality, or nutrition.
• Current Blue Card essential for working with children.
• Relevant food safety qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cooking activities for Prep to Year 8 students.
• Deliver age-appropriate cooking experiences after the Bell.
• Supervise students and maintain food safety and WHS standards.
• Collaborate with the After the Bell Coordinator to implement program.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant qualification per Employment Pack

Job description

Hillcrest Christian College – Reedy Creek QLD

Hillcrest Christian College is a leading private, interdenominational, co-educational day school located on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. With more than 2,000 students from Pre-Kindy to Year 12 across three contemporary campuses, the College delivers a future-focused educational experience underpinned by a strong biblical worldview.

Set across 10 hectares of natural bushland, Hillcrest Christian College is entering an exciting season of strategic growth, innovation and transformational leadership development. With significant investment in people, programs, facilities and culture, the College is continuing to strengthen its position as a dynamic and forward-thinking educational community committed to excellence in Christian education.

Recognised as one of the Top 100 Innovative Schools globally by Cambridge University, Hillcrest is passionate about developing learners, leaders and staff who are equipped to make a meaningful impact in the world. We are now seeking dedicated and values-aligned professionals to join our growing team and contribute to the next chapter of the College’s journey.

The position

Hillcrest Christian College is seeking an enthusiastic After the Bell Cooking Club Coach to join our co-curricular program. This position involves leading engaging cooking activities for students from Prep to Year 8, helping them develop practical cooking skills, confidence, creativity, and an understanding of healthy food choices.

The Cooking Club operates Monday to Friday during term time from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. Working closely with the After the Bell Coordinator, the successful applicant will deliver age-appropriate cooking experiences, supervise students, and ensure food safety and workplace health and safety requirements are maintained.

This role would suit someone with experience in cooking, baking, hospitality, or nutrition, who enjoys working with children in a positive and supportive environment. This is a casual, term time position, with immediate start. Previous experience in a school setting and relevant food safety qualifications will be highly regarded.

Full details of the duties and responsibilities for the position are outlined below.

The successful applicant would demonstrate

• Commitment to the College’s vision, mission and values
• Dedication to working in an environment with other Christian colleagues who are committed to sharing the love of Jesus
• Relevant qualification as outlined in the Employment Pack
• Exceptional attention to detail and initiative
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

The successful applicant must be legally permitted to work in Australia and is required to hold a current Blue Card.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Friday 25 September 2026