🍽️ Bring your culinary skills to life in a vibrant college setting where you’ll nourish students, staff and the community while being part of a passionate kitchen brigade. Apply Now!

The Kitchen Assistant and Cook are responsible for kitchen cleanliness and assisting with the preparation, packaging, cooking and service of quality and hygienic food in accordance with menu specifications, recipes and food service requirements across the College. Bring commercial cookery experience and help cater for students, staff, visitors and a diverse range of functions and events.

Work mostly Monday to Friday day shifts during school Term Times with limited work requirements during term breaks. Availability for occasional evening, weekend and term break work is required, primarily for functions.

✅ YOU WILL - Kitchen Assistant:
Be available to work on an ongoing basis
Assist with food preparation, packaging, service and limited cookery, often in high volumes
Maintain kitchen cleanliness and contribute to effective stock control
Assist to sufficiently stock, replenish and present food items in service areas and displays

✅ YOU WILL - Cook (ideally trade qualified – Commis Chef):
Be available to work until October 2025 with a possibility of extension (leave cover)
Bring drive, culinary talent and commercial cookery experience to produce hot and cold food, often in high volumes
Use a range of ingredients to prepare, cook, serve and package a range of cold and hot food items and meals ranging from sandwiches, wraps, salads and baked goods to canapes and plated meals for more formal functions

✅ WE OFFER
Competitive Remuneration – be rewarded with competitive pay and entitlements
Fantastic Perks – enjoy onsite gym, barista, catering services and parking access
Community Culture – join a learning culture enriched by values of respect and integrity
Modern Facilities – work in a well-equipped school catering environment

✅ YOU WILL BRING
Knowledge of food handling, food hygiene and kitchen safety practices
Demonstrated attention to detail and capacity to consistently produce high volume foods
Commercial kitchen cookery and / or cleaning kitchen equipment experience
Working with Children blue card and Food Safety or Food Handling certificate
Possess a service-oriented approach, ability to adapt, work under pressure and follow direction
Physical fit to stand for extended periods, perform bulk food preparation, perform manual tasks (including bending, lifting, and pushing trolleys), and safely use kitchen knives and equipment

Make a meaningful impact by sharing your passion for food, teamwork, and service in a welcoming college kitchen that values quality and community.

APPLY NOW
📌 To apply, please submit via SEEK:
✅Your resume (max. 5 pages), including 3 professional referees and your Working with Children Blue Card number
✅A cover letter (max. 3 pages) outlining your interest in the role and what you bring to the position

APPLICATIONS will be considered as they are received, so don’t wait—apply today!

🌏 Learn more about Somerset College and find a position description at www.somerset.qld.edu.au
📩 Enquiries: [email protected] (All applications are to be submitted via SEEK please)