Kitchenhand

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12%

Leave entitlements

Professional development

Salary packaging

Study leave

Job summary

City Beach Residential College in Perth is establishing a pool of Kitchenhands for permanent and fixed‑term, full‑time and part‑time vacancies arising in 2026 through to the end of September 2027. Successful applicants will assist the Cook with meal preparation and breakfast setup, and will help keep the kitchen clean and well‑organized for the next day’s service.

Additional duties include pantry, freezer and storage cleaning, stock control for breakfast and lunch, maintaining hygiene standards,

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook with meal preparation.
• Clean up equipment used for breakfast and prepare food for the following day.
• Keep pantries, freezers, cool rooms and store rooms clean and tidy; ensure sufficient crockery, cutlery, condiments and sauces.
• Undertake stock control of breakfast and lunch requirements and place/receive orders.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene by mopping floors daily and vacuuming dining area; hose cleaning of kitchen floors and external appliances.
• Assist with other kitchen related duties as directed by the cook, senior supervisor or college manager.

Job description

City Beach Residential College are seeking to establish a pool of Kitchenhands for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2026 and up to the end of September, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

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 suitable applicants will assist the Cook in preparing meals at the College. They will clean up all equipment used for breakfast and prepare food for the following day and as required by the cook.

Additionally, these applicants will be expected to keep pantries, freezers, cool rooms and store rooms clean and tidy, ensure sufficient crockery, cutlery, condiments and sauces required for meals and undertake stock control of breakfast and lunch requirements and place and receive orders.

The suitable applicants will be expected to keep the kitchen area hygienically clean by mopping kitchen floors each day and vacuuming the dining area. They will undertake pressure hose cleaning of kitchen floors and clean external cooking appliances and will ensure kitchen, equipment and facilities are hygienically maintained, and that occupational health and safety standards are observed.

They will be expected to assist with other kitchen related duties as directed by the cook, senior supervisor or college manager.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located City Beachand 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]

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

• 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
• undertake a practical test before employment

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1066271