Other Cook

Department Of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Broome; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer contributed superannuation (9

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia (Broome Camp School) seeks a permanent full-time kitchen role to support catering, menu planning and food preparation for camp activities. The successful applicant will maintain hygiene, quality control and stock management, while assisting the Qualified Cook and supervising Kitchen Hands.

Role includes reporting faults, ordering supplies, and keeping pantries and storerooms organized.

Qualifications

• Maintaining quality control, storage and hygiene in accordance with OSH standards.
• Assist in catering for Camp School activities and clients.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of kitchen, pantries, storerooms and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and food preparation for Camp School activities.
• Cooking and stock control; ordering goods as needed.
• Quality control and reporting equipment faults.
• Clean kitchen, utensils and equipment; supervise Kitchen Hands.

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

Cooking

Stock control

Ordering goods

Quality control

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

Broome Camp School is located on the spectacular Cable Beach. We have lush tropical gardens with lots of lawn space for students to enjoy. There are many educational opportunities for students to enjoy which will benefit them greatly.

The Role

The successful applicant will maintain a high level of quality control, storage and hygiene in accordance with occupational safety and health standards and requirements. The role includes assisting the Qualified Cook in catering for the Camp School activities and clients including:

• Menu planning
• Food preparation
• Cooking
• Stock control
• Ordering goods
• Quality control

In addition, the successful applicant will assist in cleaning the kitchen, utensils and equipment and disposes of waste materials to appropriate areas. This includes maintaining organised and clean pantries, freezers, cool rooms and storerooms. The role also involves promptly reporting equipment and facilities faults as well as supervising Kitchen Hands.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Broome 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)

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 Tom Wood, Manager on 0438 926 319 or by emailing

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).

Applications close:

4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 9 November 2026

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1071095

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.