Fenton Village Catering Co-Ordinator - JPC Boarding
- Oversee daily boarding kitchen operations and deliver meals.
- Champion scratch cooking and maintain food safety compliance.
- Manage rosters, stock, and support menu planning.
About the Opportunity
John Paul College has an exciting opportunity for an experienced kitchen leader who believes school dining should be a joy. Our Catering team is seeking a Fenton Village Catering Co-ordinator to support the Head of Catering Operations in running our boarding kitchen, where authentic scratch cooking from fresh, raw ingredients builds flavour, excitement and a sense of fun into the daily food experience for our students.
This is a permanent part-time position working full-time hours (38 per week) on a seven-day rotating roster during school terms, plus one week per annum. There is an opportunity for additional casual hours during the school holidays, paid at a casual rate. You will be based at Fenton Village, with occasional deployment to other catering locations across the College.
About the Role
The Fenton Village Catering Co-ordinator reports to the Head of Catering Operations and works closely with the Head of Boarding.
With direction from the Head of Catering Operations, you will:
- Oversee daily boarding kitchen operations, delivering daily meals.
- Champion scratch cooking and lead a kitchen culture that makes mealtimes a highlight for boarders.
- Maintain HACCP-based food safety, allergen compliance and documentation.
- Build seven-day rosters, manage timesheets and leave, and support budget and labour cost monitoring.
- Manage stock, ordering, suppliers, invoice audits and end-of-term stocktakes.
- Support menu planning, food costing and catered events, and train kitchen staff.
What We Offer
- Generous remuneration package including 12.75% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading
- Eligible to access salary packaging through our provider, RemServ
- Excellent leave entitlements, including 4 weeks annual leave and paid parental leave
- Access to our on-campus gym and staff pool
- Discounted tuition fees at John Paul College for staff children
- Complimentary on-campus OSHC for staff children
- Corporate discounts with partners such as RemServ, Mazda, Medibank and Commonwealth Bank
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free on-site car parking
- Paid co-curricular opportunities, including coaching and supporting teams across sport, performing arts, debating, e-sports, and other activities
- Study support for further qualifications
- Strong focus on professional development
About You
If you are a passionate cook and capable kitchen leader who loves creating food from scratch, this is the opportunity for you.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience in a high-volume commercial kitchen, with a genuine commitment to 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, food costing and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and suppliers.
- Food Safety Supervisor certification, allergen management training and current First Aid, or the ability to obtain it.
- Certificate or diploma in hospitality, food service management or a related field is preferred and school or boarding experience is highly desirable.
How to Apply
Applications are to be made by clicking Apply below.
To assist us with determining your suitability for this role, please ensure your application includes the following information -
- Your cover letter is addressed to the attention of Lisa O’Neill – Recruitment Officer and should share with us your experience and what you will bring to the role
- Your current resume includes your qualifications and employment history.
- And the names and contact details for at least two professional referees.
John Paul College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The College reserves its right to interview and offer this role prior to the closing date of this advertisement. If you are interested in joining John Paul College, please do not hesitate in applying as soon as possible.
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