Food Tech Assistant

Location Profile

Brentwood Secondary College is located in the eastern Melbourne suburb of Glen Waverley.  The College has a student population of 1500 with almost equal numbers of boys and girls. Brentwood is a vibrant learning community where all students are supported and encouraged to achieve success and to pursue excellence.  A learning community is one in which all members of the community are continually learning, both individually and together; and where everyone is continually striving to improve.

The values that underpin the behaviours of the Brentwood Secondary College community include the values for community: compassion, empathy, integrity, respect and responsibility; and the values for learning: creativity, curiosity, discipline, reflection and resilience.

Brentwood Secondary College prides itself on academic excellence and excellent pastoral care.  Students are supported in their intellectual, emotional, social and physical development by a highly professional group of teachers and education support staff.  While the College focus is very much on academic excellence the belief that happy, healthy, resilient students learn best and achieve their best is a guiding philosophy.

For further information please visit our website: https://brentwood.vic.edu.au and our AIP: 2025-Annual-Implementation-Plan.pdf

Selection Criteria

SC1  Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

SC2  Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3  Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4  Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5  Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

SC6  A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Role

0.8 across 5 days (Daily attendance hours may vary each term/semester based on timetable or curriculum changes) 

An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).

A role at this range may include:

• Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
• Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
• Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
• Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Practical Lesson Support

• Assist Teachers with lesson set up and pack down.
• Understand and assist in recipe construction and food prep.
• Organise and prepare trays of ingredients for classes.
• Clean up after lessons.
• Assist students during practical classes.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the food tech room.

Ordering & Purchasing

• Collate weekly food orders from teachers.
• Order from Coles (in-store and online). Bulk orders from PFD.
• Shop for items unavailable online and collect orders from specific vendors.
• Maintain stock levels of pantry staples and ingredients.

Equipment & Classroom Maintenance

• Ensure all equipment is clean, working, and in proper place.
• Maintain and clean workstations, appliances, sinks, and utensils.
• Report faults and organise maintenance or replacements.
• Regularly check, wash, and store linen and cleaning materials.

Organisation & Administration

• Create and update recipe folders and food order lists.
• Write weekly timetables for practical classes.
• Label food items, organise pantry/cupboards.
• Check deliveries and handle invoices.
• Liaise with suppliers and staff for scheduling and ordering.

End-of-Year Tasks

• Deep clean all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Sterilise student and classroom items.
• Discard expired food and reorganise storage.
• Prepare kitchen for shutdown.

General Duties

• Work independently and manage time effectively.
• Capable of handling heavy items and working with large student groups.
• Ensure safety compliance and support curriculum delivery.

Any other duties as directed by the Principal.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Conditions of Employment

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.

• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

   

   

  Applicants must have a current Working with Children Check (Employee)