School Kitchen Assistant & Student Support

Melbourne City Mission; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hester Hornbrook Academy is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support food handling, preparation and kitchen assistance for educational outcomes at the Geelong campus. You will collate orders, shop weekly, prepare ingredients, and assist students during practical classes.

The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and a background in education support, WWCC, and a current driver’s licence. A full-time position offering growth within a HOPE-inspired educational setting.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to support young people.
• Experience engaging with diverse youth, including those from LGBTQI+ and trauma-informed settings.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and relevant student support skills.

Responsibilities

• Collate orders for practical classes and prepare orders for supermarket, greengrocer and butcher.
• Complete weekly supermarket shopping for breakfast club, lunch, and pantry items.
• Set up and prepare ingredients/equipment for teacher demonstrations and assist students during practical classes.
• Assist students with cleaning of workstations and equipment to maintain hygiene.
• Clean kitchen surfaces, appliances, equipment, and utensils; ensure proper safety and cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with Child Safe standards and HOPE practice guidelines.

Skills

Collaboration

Trauma-informed practice

Youth work

Team player

Education

Education Support qualifications

Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Full Victorian driver's licence

Job description

Hester Hornbrook Academy is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support food handling, preparation and kitchen assistance for educational outcomes at the Geelong campus. You will collate orders, shop weekly, prepare ingredients, and assist students during practical classes.

The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and a background in education support, WWCC, and a current driver’s licence. A full-time position offering growth within a HOPE-inspired educational setting.