Kitchen Coordinator

EREA Flexible Schools Ltd; Gympie Regional; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrificing benefits

Superannuation 12.75%

Job summary

Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd in Gympie seeks a Kitchen Coordinator for a fixed-term, 0.8FTE, part-time role from 6 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2027. The role reports to the Head of Campus and works with staff and students to prepare healthy meals.

Hospitality experience or chef qualifications are desirable, with knowledge of safe food handling, storage and service. The role may include basic campus tasks.

Qualifications

• Hospitality experience or chef/cook qualification desirable.
• Knowledge of safe food preparation, storage and service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy meals for students in a school setting.
• Work collaboratively with staff and students and support campus operations.
• Assist with basic campus utility tasks as required.

Skills

Food safety

Meal planning

Food handling

Hospitality experience

Education

Hospitality qualification / Chef or Cook

First Aid Certificate

Food Handler Certificate

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

• TENURE: Fixed-term, Part-time, 0.8FTE
• START DATE: 6 October 2026
• END DATE: 30 October 2027
• CLASSIFICATION: Services Staff 4 $73,331 - $75,637

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Kitchen Coordinator will report directly to the Head of Campus and is expected to work collaboratively with all staff and young people in the school.

The primary role of Kitchen Coordinator is a stand-alone role that will be required to prepare and provide healthy meals to the young people who attend Gympie Flexible School.

ABOUT YOU:

We are seeking someone who is organised, flexible and able to work independently while also contributing positively to a multidisciplinary campus team. Previous hospitality experience and/or relevant qualifications as a chef or cook are highly desirable, together with demonstrated experience in preparing healthy meals and an understanding of safe food preparation, storage and service. Basic campus utility tasks are also an occasional requirement of this role.

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition.
• Previous experience and/or certificate level qualifications in the hospitality industry (Chef or Cook desirable).
• Current First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain within first 3 months of employment.
• Currently hold or ability to obtain a Food Handler Certificate and Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (within first 3 months of employment)
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the preparation of meals in line with healthy eating guidelines (SMART CHOICES).
• Knowledge of the use and care of equipment utilised in the preparation of school meals.
• Ability to share knowledge in the application of safe food practices in the preparation, storage and provision of meals with staff and young people.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a
• 12.75% Superannuation contribution

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,700 young people in 22 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 10 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 800 staff nationally. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded. Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.