The Rockhampton Grammar School Early Learning Centre is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our team in our North Rockhampton Centre.

This position is Part-Time working 3 hours per day, 5 days per week.

At The Rockhampton Grammar School Early Learning Centre, our staff are at the heart of the safe, nurturing, and enriching environment we provide. We are committed to recognising and rewarding their vital contribution—which is why we offer above-Award wages which exceed the standard Worker Retention Payment.

We are dedicated to providing high quality education and care to our families every day. We also value our staff and the important role that they play. Located in close proximity to the main School campus, our Early Learning Centre is the perfect place for children to grow, learn and play. Children in various stages of development – from 6 weeks to 5 years old – are encouraged to explore their natural environment.

RGS ELC staff are provided with fantastic employment conditions, morning-tea and lunch provided daily, dedicate non-contact time, covered lunch breaks, ongoing professional learning and development and we value a work life balance.

POSITION TITLE: Catering Assistant

CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time, Permanent (15hrs per week)

DEPARTMENT: Early Learning Centre

REPORTS TO: Centre Manager

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

The position of Catering Assistant within the Child Care Centre involves the provision of healthy and nutritious meals for the children attending the Service.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

The preparation of a diverse range of healthy, nutritious, and economical meals and snacks for children aged from birth to school age.

To order food supplies to ensure that adequate storage of basic food items is available at all times.

To manage the kitchen area to ensure that the highest standards of hygiene, food preparation, handling and safety practices are maintained.

Evaluate the menu items with all stakeholders across the service.

Comply with the Food Safety Plan and complete all associated records accurately.

Maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment.

Ensure workplace health and safety steps including risk minimisation are taken to reduce the risk of injury or illness.

The Catering Assistant reports to and works closely with the Centre Manager and other educators at the service and must maintain collaborative and productive working relationships with all staff within the Service.

Responsible for preparing of a range of nutritious, meals and snacks for children from birth to school age.

In preparing the menu it must consider and reflect the normal dietary requirements of children in the various age ranges as well as specific dietary requirements of children with special needs.

Ordering of supplies, using approved suppliers as required, mindful of the use of seasonal fruits and vegetables and sufficient storage to adequately cater for such orders.

Manage food purchase along budgetary guidelines and incorporate into menu planning in consultation with the Nominated Supervisor or other nominated person.

Responsible for the delivery of all meals on time in correlation with the Centres daily programme and to meet the needs of the children throughout the day.

Maintain the kitchen and food storage areas in a hygienic manner and ensure that food storage and preparation is in accordance with Food Safety Regulations.

At all times health and safety hygiene guidelines and accepted food handling techniques are implemented in the preparation and serving of meals.

Are familiar with the service Policies and Procedures relative to the provision of food in Centres and its preparation as well as employment expectations and interactions with others including all Human Resources policies and the Code of Conduct.

Maintain the kitchen and equipment in a manner that reflects a healthy and hygienic work area.

Familiarise and implement special dietary needs of children into the menu and accommodate specific needs relative to allergies and intolerances.

Ensure you are aware of the Food Safety Policy, Food Safety Plan and Caring for Babies Policy. Be aware of and exclude foods which are considered a choking hazard for younger children.

REQUIRED LICENCES/CERTIFICATES

Food Safety Supervisor Course or ability to complete an approved course within 30 days of commencing work.

Demonstrated knowledge of Food Safety Standards and ability to implement the Food Safety Program

Current Working with Children Check as required under legislation

Commitment to maintaining current knowledge and attend additional training as necessary

The following are optional and may be required for the role at this service

o Current First Aid Certificate (approved by ACECQA)

o Current CPR Certificate (approved by ACECQA)

o Current Anaphylaxis Training (approved by ACECQA)

o Current Emergency Asthma Management Training (approved by ACECQA)

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

The School takes child protection seriously, and as a staff member or volunteer of The Rockhampton Grammar School, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Practice and Behaviour Guidelines. You will receive a copy of these guidelines as part of the induction process.

Therefore, as a part of your duties and responsibilities, you are also required to:

Provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people;

Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services;

Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe;

Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge;

Act as a positive role model for children and young people;

Report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or disclosures of alleged abuse to management;

Maintain valid “working with children” documentation;

Undergo periodic “national criminal history record” checks;

Report to management any criminal charges or convictions you receive during the course of your employment that may indicate a possible risk to children and young people;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The successful applicant will be subject to a “Working with Children Check and Criminal Records Check” where applicable. The School undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children and young people in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks qualification check and professional registration checks.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position - please 'apply now' by emailing [email protected]

Please submit the following compulsory items:

Cover Letter, indicating why you are applying for this position and detailing your relevant experience;

Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with the contact details of two work related referees;

RGS Application for Employment Form.

Applications are encouraged to be submitted as soon as possible and will be reviewed as they are received. However, must be submitted no later than 4:00pm, Friday 11th July 2025.

Enquiries can be directed to Adeina Shackelton (Director of Early Learning Centre) on 4936 0880.

*Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

*Applications will be reviewed as they are received and RGS reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be found.

*The Rockhampton Grammar School reserves the right to amend this Position Description at its discretion in accordance with any Safeguarding of Children, legislative and/or operational requirements.