<p><b>Location: </b>Santa Sophia Catholic College - Box Hill</p><p dir="ltr">Santa Sophia Catholic College is a Catholic learning community that serves the dynamic new area of Box Hill. It is establishing a new approach for pre-school to post school learning within an extended school day. It achieves this through a developmental and student-centred approach to learning with a focus on ‘learning how to learn’.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">The position falls under the NSW and ACT Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020 Classification School Administrative Services Level 4 and is paid accordingly.</p> <p dir="ltr">Position Objective:</p> <p dir="ltr">The TAS Kitchen&nbsp; Assistant works collaboratively with other school staff to provide support and assistance to teachers, students and school leadership in the successful delivery of school learning and wellbeing outcomes.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">This position provides support and assistance to teachers and students in a classroom setting to groups of students, or to support the operation of curriculum-related services in a school, such as those provided by a kitchen and hospitality space.</p> <p dir="ltr">Knowledge, Skills and Experience:</p> <p dir="ltr">A TAS Kitchen Assistant Assistant (Level 4):</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Applies knowledge with depth in some areas and a broad range of skills in a variety of roles and tasks;</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Uses discretion and judgement in planning and organising and achieving outcomes in time constraints;</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Works under general direction, sometimes working semi-autonomously and may be required to supervise other Classroom and Learning Support Services employees; and,</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Indicative Duties:</p> <p dir="ltr">A Classroom and Learning Support Services - Level 4 employee’s duties may include but are not limited to:</p> <p><br><br></p> <p dir="ltr">Key Responsibilities</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Support and assist Teachers and students.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">To support the operation of curriculum-related services at Santa Sophia Catholic College.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Research reference material under the direction of a teacher</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Preparation of ingredients and special equipment for daily lessons (including catering functions) according to orders and in consultation with teaching staff.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Preparation of displays, charts, diagrams and models.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Ordering. receiving, issuing, distributing, stock-taking and safeguarding of teaching resources, goods, supplies, stores, materials and equipment, other than dangerous goods.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Knowledge and ability to operate kitchen equipment, including notification of breakdowns and servicing requirements.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Ensure the quality of the assigned work is carried out to a high standard.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Ensure the food preparation areas are compliant with the food safety handling policy set down by the food authorities and the school.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Ensuring that the commercial kitchen and the food tech kitchen floors and surfaces are clean at all times and spillages are addressed immediately so as to avoid incidents.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Ensuring a risk assessment has been carried out for “practical classes”&nbsp;</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Assist with catering needs for special events under the direction of the Business Manager or the PA to the Principal.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Responsible for ensuring that WHS policies and procedures are followed.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Duties as directed by the Principal or members of the Leadership team.</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">The Employer reserves the right to vary this position description in response to its changing needs.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP) is a child safe organisation, and is committed to providing child safe communities that recognise and uphold the dignity and rights of all children and young people.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">How to Apply:</p> <p dir="ltr">Applications MUST upload the following: (applications will not be accepted if you do not include all of the following requirements).</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">cover letter detailing how your experience matches the selection criteria.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">a resume</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">copies of relevant TAFE/Uni transcripts if applicable</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">contact details of THREE professional referees from within education that have been your supervisor and/or Principal.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">include a copy of their Working with Children Check letter.&nbsp;For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">include your CEDP PIN or HRTC number (If you do not have either of these, please complete the online registration process to obtain an HRTC number (<a href="https://ceo-web.parra.catholic.edu.au/ceoweb/login.htm)">https://ceo-web.parra.catholic.edu.au/ceoweb/login.htm).</a></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">The Organisation</p> <p dir="ltr">Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta provides quality learning and teaching in a faith-centred environment across 83 primary and secondary schools and within early learning and out of school hours care centres in Western Sydney.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CEDP’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children.</p> <p dir="ltr">CEDP promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</p>