Boarding Kitchen Coordinator - Scratch-Cook Leader

JPC John Paul College; Daisy Hill; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation

17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging via RemServ

On-campus gym and staff pool

Discounted staff tuition fees

OSHC for staff children

Corporate discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Free on-site car parking

Co-curricular coaching opportunities

Study support for qualifications

Strong professional development focus

Job summary

John Paul College is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to head the Fenton Village boarding kitchen and deliver scratch-made meals to students. The role supports the Head of Catering Operations and collaborates with the Head of Boarding to ensure high standards and food safety.

You will manage daily operations, rosters, stock, costing, and staff development, with a focus on high-quality, nutritious meals and a positive dining experience for boarders.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume commercial kitchen with scratch cooking from raw ingredients.
• Experience managing multi-shift, seven-day rosters within a labour budget.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, HACCP and allergen management.
• Administrative and financial skills including stock control and food costing.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with students, staff and suppliers.
• Food Safety Supervisor certification, allergen management training and current First Aid (or ability to obtain).
• Certificate or diploma in hospitality or related field; school/boarding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily boarding kitchen operations, delivering daily meals.
• Champion scratch cooking and lead a kitchen culture for boarders.
• Maintain HACCP-based food safety, allergen compliance and documentation.
• Build seven-day rosters, manage timesheets and leave, and monitor budget and labour.
• Manage stock, ordering, suppliers, invoice audits and end-of-term stocktakes.
• Support menu planning, food costing and catered events, and train kitchen staff.

Skills

Scratch cooking

Kitchen leadership

Roster management

Food safety HACCP

Excel

Budget monitoring

Stock control

Communication

Education

Certificate or diploma in hospitality or related field

Food Safety Supervisor certification

Allergen management training

First Aid certification

Job description

John Paul College is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to head the Fenton Village boarding kitchen and deliver scratch-made meals to students. The role supports the Head of Catering Operations and collaborates with the Head of Boarding to ensure high standards and food safety.

You will manage daily operations, rosters, stock, costing, and staff development, with a focus on high-quality, nutritious meals and a positive dining experience for boarders.