St Francis De Sales Regional College is a Catholic Co-educational Day and Weekly Boarding School providing a comprehensive education across Years 7-12, for students from Leeton, Narrandera and surrounding rural areas in the Riverina.

We focus on students as individuals and aim to develop their own personal skills by providing a broad curriculum, enriched with many extra-curricular and sporting activities. We adopt a ‘restorative justice’ approach to our everyday life at the College, and encourage students to reflect upon Gospel values in their approach to their own learning.

Our outstanding reputation has evolved from our commitment to providing the best possible education to every student, underpinned by our core purpose—to educate the whole person.

Click here to discover more about St Francis, Leeton

About Leeton

Leeton, in the heart of Australia's food bowl, is at the centre of the most productive region in the country.

Leeton is a friendly town situated in the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) offering a wide variety of experiences for locals and visitors alike. The town exemplifies contemporary rural Australia with its rich heritage, diverse agriculture and renowned country hospitality.

To find out more about the friendly & wonderful community of Leeton, click here.

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.

In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.

We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Your New Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the daily operations of the Boarding Kitchen. Your responsibilities will revolve around maintaining cleanliness, assisting the Kitchen Supervisor and ensuring the smooth flow of food preparation that caters to the Boarding students and Supervisors.. This position requires attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast paced team environment.

Position Description Attached

What We Can Offer

• Monday 7am - 12:30pm (30 mins unpaid break) 3pm - 6:30pm
• Tuesday 7am - 12:30pm (30 mins unpaid break)
• Thursday 9am - 6:30pm (1 hour unpaid break)

• Temporary Part-Time, Position
• Role to Commence ASAP until Friday 26th September 2025
• Work Schedule: 22 hours per week
• Access to Salary Packaging (Maxxia is our Salary Packaging Provider)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted Bupa Health insurance!
• Salary: Level 1 $24.92 (Averaged - Works Term Time Only)

Selection Criteria

• Alignment to the values and ideals of the Catholic Ethos
• Current Food Handling Certificate
• A willingness to learn and proactive attitude
• Outstanding professionalism, including customer service skills
• Willingness to complete required studies online in a timely manner, as required
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen environment preferred
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• A capacity to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently under pressure
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Flexibility to work evenings if require
• Current NSW Working With Children Check
• Successful Candidate to Undergo a National Criminal History Check and Functional Assessment

Applications and Enquiries

If you are interested and would like further information, please contact Felicity Small via email at [email protected] or phone 0458 776 053

Applicants should submit the below

1. A Cover Letter of no more than one (1) page outlining why you are applying for the position and what you will bring to the position;
2. A supporting document of no more than two (2) pages addressing the criteria for the position
3. A resume of no more than two (2) pages; and
4. Two (2) referees, one of which must be your current employer.

If you are applying for this position you must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.

All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People and Culture team.

Applications close Monday 24th March 2025

CEDWW is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.

CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.