At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare delicious meals and create a welcoming café atmosphere for students and staff.
- Company: Join Swan Christian College, a vibrant community focused on character and academic excellence.
- Benefits: Part-time hours with potential for ongoing employment and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for barista training and collaboration with enthusiastic team members.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in a Christ-centred community while honing your hospitality skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in a commercial kitchen and a passion for customer service.
Location: Middle Swan
Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Café Cook / All-Rounder to join our Catering Team in a part-time (0.6 FTE) fixed-term position until the end of 2026, with the possibility of ongoing employment. This role is more than preparing meals — it is about creating a welcoming environment where food, service, and community come together. The successful candidate will contribute to the College’s catering vision by delivering high-quality food and customer service while supporting a positive and engaging café experience for students, staff, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and serve high-quality hot and cold food items in accordance with Australian Food Standards.
- Provide friendly, attentive, and efficient customer service.
- Assist with menu preparation and contribute ideas under the guidance of the Catering Manager.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness, food safety, stock control, and HACCP procedures.
- Receive and check deliveries, ensuring quality and correct storage practices.
- Complete daily cleaning and end-of-shift procedures.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and report maintenance concerns promptly.
- Work collaboratively with staff and support students participating in the hospitality traineeship program.
- Assist with café operations including kitchen hand duties and potential barista shifts (training available).
Essential Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrates a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and active involvement in a Christian church.
- Lives in alignment with SCEA’s Statement of Faith, Foundational Beliefs, and Educational Objectives.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a commercial kitchen.
- Knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP procedures.
- Ability to multitask and work effectively both independently and within a team.
- Strong organisational skills with a proactive and safety-conscious approach.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and carry food and equipment as required.
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to follow direction.
- Holds a current Working with Children Card and Department of Education Criminal History Check, or willingness to apply.
Desirable Selection Criteria:
- Bulk cooking experience.
- Barista experience or willingness to undertake training.
- Friendly, positive, and customer-focused attitude.
What We Offer:
- Unity in Community: Join us as we continue to build strong connections between our networks of Schools as we work together for a common purpose.
- High-Capacity Workplace: Working for SCEA means joining with us as we continue to seek growth opportunities across our people, places and resources so we can offer excellent Christian education.
- Growth in Reach: Be a part of increasing community access to transformative Gospel-inspired education as we work with stakeholders to grow the SCEA Schools network.
How to Apply:
If you’re a passionate hospitality professional seeking to make a meaningful contribution within a Christ-centred community, we invite you to apply online via the SCEA website: SCEA Careers Page. We invite you to read the attached information pack that includes the job description with a full list of duties and selection criteria to address. Online applications should be submitted by the 25th May 2026, however shortlisting will begin immediately, and SCEA reserves the right to close this advert before this date.
Applications must include:
- A covering letter addressing all the Essential Criteria, including your reason for applying and the skills and experience you would bring to the role.
- A Christian lifestyle statement.
- A current resume/CV.
- Copies of relevant qualifications.
- Copies of current Working with Children Card and Department of Education Criminal History Check, or willingness to apply for one.
Only online applications that provide the above requirements will be considered.
For confidential enquiries, please contact Valary Marwanga.
About SCEA: Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) is a not-for-profit network of seven schools across Perth. With over 900 staff and 5000 students, SCEA is united in its mission: “We value and empower every student to become all God created them to be.”
Casual Cafe Cook / All Rounder employer: SCEA
Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) offers a supportive and engaging work environment focused on high-quality service and community. Employees have the opportunity to contribute to a positive café experience while working in a role that emphasizes personal growth and development. With potential for ongoing employment, SCEA values dedication and teamwork among its staff.
