Overview
This casual Cook position offers approximately 15 – 30 hours per week with a rotational roster advised by the Chef Manager. A Working with Children Paid Blue Card is a mandatory requirement. Prior experience in a buffet or bulk catering environment and a Certificate II or III in Commercial Cookery would be highly advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Provide cooking and food service in a fast-paced environment while delivering customer service to a large clientele.
- Work autonomously and collaboratively with the catering team to support daily kitchen operations.
Qualifications and Prerequisites
- Working with Children Card (WWC)
- Experience in buffet or bulk catering (advantageous)
- Certificate II or III in Commercial Cookery (advantageous)
Application Details
Applications for this position close 9.00am, Wednesday 01 October 2025. Somerville House reserves the right to contact suitable applicants prior to the closing date through the scheduling of an interview. Refer to the School’s website for the Cook Position Description which outlines the application requirements and process.
About Us
Somerville House is a day and boarding school for girls established in 1899, providing exceptional education for students from Pre-Prep through to Year 12, with a co-education Pre-Prep offering. Somerville House students have the prospect to participate in an extensive academic, sporting and cultural program, while receiving high standards in personal care and individual attention within the School community.
Somerville House is a member of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA). The PMSA is a mission of the Presbyterian and Uniting Churches.
Right to Work and Screening Questions
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a cook?
- Do you have customer service experience?
- Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
Note
The approach adopted at Somerville House acknowledges the Christian belief that all people are made in the image of God. Traditional Christian values such as respectfulness, honesty, and integrity are taught and encouraged within the School community, with qualities such as fidelity, compassion, and altruism as important elements when making moral choices.
The School seeks to provide a well-balanced education that is academically challenging, varied physically and recreationally, socially stimulating, and rich spiritually, and to develop interpersonal skills through constructive interactions in everyday situations.
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📌 Casual Cook
🏢 Somerville House
📍 Townsville