The Rockhampton Grammar School is seeking a dedicated Canteen Assistant. You will play an integral role in supporting the Food Services Manager in the daily operation of the canteen.

Work is performed Monday to Friday with hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am - 2:15pm (with 1/2 hour lunch break)

Wednesday 8:30am - 12:30pm

The Rockhampton Grammar School was founded in 1881 and is an independent co-educational day and boarding school, educating and caring for students from Prep to Year 12, as well as the Early Learning Years and is Queensland’s largest boarding school. The Rockhampton Grammar School has achieved great success in the academic, cultural, sporting and vocational fields over the past 145 years. The School has a total enrolment of over 1,500 (Prep to Year 12) students who are exposed to our broad curriculum, giving effect to our commitment of Grow in Character and Scholarship.

We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our staff and students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

At The Rockhampton Grammar School, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where students thrive both in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. Join us at The Rockhampton Grammar School and be a part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education! The School values co-curricular involvement and provide a wide variety of opportunities for staff in this regard.

Basic Function

Perform a wide variety of tasks including food preparation for the Early Learning Centre, meal service to boarding students, residential staff and staff, school functions, the canteen as well as kitchen/dining room cleaning as directed by the Food Services Manager or their delegate.

Physical Demands

The demands of this role include the ability to be on your feet for the rostered hours and involve a high level of manual handling and physical ability. A capacity to deal with the requirements and demands of meeting service deadlines is required.

General Responsibilities

Demonstrated knowledge of current food safety practices and standards;

Prepare and cook a range of canteen food items such as breakfasts, sandwiches, rolls and wraps, premade items

Cut, prepare and garnish daily salads and fruit.

Cut, prepare and cook fresh dishes to recipe.

Cut, prepare daily vegetables.

Clean and organise refrigerators and freezers.

Clean and tidy cook’s working area and pot sink benches.

Check off and store all incoming goods.

Service of students and handling of money.

Use of EFTPOS machine and online ordering systems as required.

Security work, requiring the holding of keys and checking of money.

Other duties as directed by Food Services Manager, Food Services supervisor, Canteen Supervisor their delegate.

Required Skills / Abilities / Knowledge

Demonstrated knowledge of current food safety practices and standards;

Demonstrated understanding of infection control, manual handling, hazard identification;

Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and customer service skills;

Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised;

Immaculate grooming and great communication skills;

A positive and can do attitude;

Ability to work as part of team to ensure work tasks are completed;

Ability to adopt quickly to change of routine;

Ability to operate basic kitchen equipment;

Basic knife skills.

Required Qualifications / Experience

Must have experience working in a fast paced hospitality environment, including at events and functions;

Hospitality qualifications will be highly regarded;

Experience in the provision of food services within a School environment or similar preferred, but not essential.

Other requirements:

Working with Children Check (prior to commencement);

Police Check;

Current Full Driver’s Licence for a manual vehicle.

Have or are willing to obtain a Food Handlers Certificate (SITXFSA001) or equivalent

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 rick to children and young people.

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 experience; and

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

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and are encouraged to be submitted as soon as possible.

Enquiries about the position should be directed to Mrs Tanya Clark on 4936 0617.

*Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

*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