Scotch College is seeking a hands-on and highly organised Food Technology Assistant, internally titled Food Design Technician, to provide practical and administrative support to our Food Technologies program. This permanent part-time role is integral to the smooth delivery of engaging food education.
Type: Permanent part-time working during term time only
Hours: 30 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
About the Role
Working closely with our Design & Technology teachers, you will ensure that classes and events run seamlessly. From ordering and preparing ingredients to maintaining kitchen facilities and equipment, you will play a key role in creating a safe, efficient and inspiring learning environment. You will also support students during practical lessons, ensuring food safety and helping them build confidence in the kitchen.
Key responsibilities
- Lesson support: Assist teachers during practical sessions, monitor student safety and behaviour, and help with set-up, clean-up and demonstrations as required.
- Ingredient management: Order and purchase ingredients cost-effectively, portion and label food in advance, and prepare trays and equipment for classes and events.
- Kitchen maintenance: Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised kitchen by checking and rotating equipment, managing storage areas, and arranging repairs or industrial cleans.
- Food safety: Follow and monitor food hygiene and safety practices, maintain records such as MSDS, and ensure allergy protocols and first aid supplies are up to date.
- Administration & IT: Process purchase orders, update recipes and documentation, monitor fridge/freezer temperatures, and liaise with IT for room equipment needs.
You are a self-starter with excellent organisational and communication skills, comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. With a solid understanding of food safety and hygiene, you are physically capable of meeting the role’s demands and enjoy working in a busy, student-focused environment.
Key Selection Criteria
- Strong organisational and time-management skills with a methodical approach
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships with staff and students
- Ability to prioritise tasks and adapt to changing demands
- Basic understanding of digital tools and technologies
- Commitment to the Scotch College values of Service, Integrity and Stewardship, and to supporting a child-safe environment
- Experience in a similar school-based role
- Experience working in a commercial or large-scale domestic kitchen
Benefits
- Free onsite parking
- Up to six gifted leave days per annum
- A supportive team environment
Our employee value proposition highlights our commitment to our staff through our sense of community and our workplace culture, environment, benefits, and opportunities.
About Scotch
Scotch College Western Australia is one of Australia’s leading independent schools, with a 125-year-old history of academic excellence. Nestled in leafy Swanbourne on 22 spacious hectares, the College caters for 1500 students in Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, including over 120 boarders from across the world.
We are an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that offers a learning programme based on the Western Australian and Australian Curriculum and a choice in Years 11 & 12 of three pathways: WACE, VET or IB Diploma.
Scotch College weaves longstanding traditions and Christian values with contemporary education to foster global citizens. We are well-known for our incredible breadth of education and our supportive community.
We believe in lifelong learning and offer all staff boundless opportunities to build current skills and develop their career. Each day at work, you will access advanced technologies, work within state-of-the-art facilities, and collaborate with staff who are leaders in their areas of expertise.
Applications should be submitted via SEEK website with a cover letter addressed to the Headmaster and your current resume. Cover letters should be a maximum of one page addressing the key selection criteria above and why you would like to work as a Food Design Technician at Scotch College and what you would bring to the role.
The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to apply for one and a National Police Clearance.
Scotch College takes child protection seriously. All candidates for roles at Scotch College are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of the recruitment process.
Further information can be found on the Scotch College website: www.scotch.wa.edu.au/view/employment
Early applications are encouraged. Scotch College reserve the right to commence interviews prior to the closing date.
Enquiries regarding expectations and conditions of the position
Edward Grant, Curriculum Leader – Design & Technology
Salary: Please indicate your expected base salary in your application.
Your application will include the following questions:
1. Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
2. How many years' experience do you have as a Food Technology Assistant?
3. Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
4. Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
5. What’s your expected annual base salary?
6. How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
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📌 Food Technology Assistant
🏢 Scotch College
📍 Western Australia