Food Technology Assistant

at St Luke's Grammar School
Published October 23, 2022
Location Sydney, Australia
Category Admin and Clerical  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Food Technology Assistant St Luke's Grammar School location Sydney.

About St Luke’s St Luke's Grammar School is an Independent, Anglican, co-educational school, with two Campuses on Sydney's Northern Beaches. One Campus is located in Dee Why (Pre-K to Year 12), and a second Campus is located in Bayview (Pre-K to Year 6). St Luke’s has built a reputation as a premier co-educational independent school that achieves outstanding academic and pastoral outcomes for students.

St Luke’s employs over 120 full-time and part-time teachers, supported by teachers’ aides, administrative staff, grounds staff and peripatetic tutors. The School currently has close to 1300 students, with approximately 1100 students at Dee Why and 200 students at Bayview.

St Luke’s Strategic Plan includes five strategic pillars excellence in learning. Culture of individual care and enrichment. Diverse and extensive co-curricular programs. Engaged and vibrant community. Authentic Christian foundation. Our LEARNING@STLUKE’S Framework underpins the teaching and learning across Cottage to Year 12 by providing a common language of learning and a purposeful focus on character development.

St Luke’s Grammar School is one of seventeen schools that are part of the Anglican Schools Corporation (ASC) network of schools. The ASC works closely with the Principal and School Council to ensure wise oversight and governance of the School and provide support with core services including Finance, IT, Compliance and Human Resources.

About the role with the introduction of Food Technology in 2022, St Luke’s Grammar School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and professional Food Technology Assistant who is suitably qualified and enjoys working in a collaborative team. The successful applicant will be willing to contribute to the co-curricular life of the School and ideally be a Christian and actively involved in their church.

St Luke’s Grammar School is proudly a Child Safe Organisation, putting the best interests of Children and Young People first. All appointments at St Luke’s Grammar are subject to Child Protection legislation. Reporting Relationships, The Head of TAS, Principal, Business Manager and School Executive, Teachers, Staff, Students and Parents, External bodies, including NESA as required.

Responsibilities actively develop an understanding of the LEARNING@STLUKE’S Framework. Preparation of ingredients for practical lessons including provision of bulk ingredients for students to measure, as well as pre-measuring ingredients for groups where time is limited. Collating data from spreadsheets and student forms to order ingredients/ equipment and organise practical lessons.

Preparation of teacher demonstration ingredients, equipment and cleanup afterwards. Preparing/cooking ingredients and setting up lesson for taste test and sensory analysis lessons. Administration tasks relating to recipe card preparation (printing and laminating), room signage, equipment cards for drawers and cupboards, etc. Flexibility in supporting students in the use of technologies relating to food technology including the 3D food printer and other specialist equipment.

Flexibility in supporting teacher and student during / within practical lessons to manage ingredients, source additional equipment. Preparation and cooking of ingredients and recipes to assist teachers with demonstrations (e.g. making batches of icing, baking cakes, prepping key ingredients). Overseeing the planned maintenance and cleaning schedule of appliances, electrical equipment, ovens etc.

Regularly ensuring equipment / appliances / utensils are located in the allocated storage areas of each bay within the food technology kitchens. Detailed cleaning of the kitchens. Risk Assessment Management and filing documents / ensuring staff utilising the space are trained, etc. Maintaining food stocks to a high level of food safety including labelling/ freezing and appropriate turnover/ disposal of stored food items.

Monitoring freezing and defrosting of ingredients for lessons. Ensuring that sufficient stocks of all cleaning materials for the department are maintained. Washing of aprons, tea towels etc. Overseeing /monitoring First Aid kits. Organise cleaning ovens (half yearly). Work collaboratively as a member of a team. Attendance at staff meetings, Chapel and other School events, when required and as directed. Involvement in School activities and relevant functions. Undertake any other duties as requested by the Principal. Attributes and Expectations.

The successful applicant will show active support for the Christian faith. Show initiative, flexibility and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Have intellectual strength, professional integrity and a passion for education. Have the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.

Maintain confidentiality and commitment to professional conduct in keeping with the School’s code of conduct. Evaluate and critically reflect upon your own professional practice and assist and support colleagues to develop their skills. Show a commitment to ongoing self-education. Possess excellent personal and interpersonal skills. Have demonstrated organisational skills.

Qualifications valid Working with Children Check required. A knowledge of food hygiene and safety and occupational health and safety. COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate. Physical/Work Environment Requirements. Strong physical, mental and emotional health to deal with the required demands and responsibilities of the role.