Café and Food Technology Assistant (Part-Time) 2027

Westbourne Grammar School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts for employees' kids

Professional learning & postgraduate研究

Onsite facilities: gym & health

Job summary

Westbourne Grammar School in Melbourne is seeking a Café and Food Technology Assistant for The Middle School Café and practical food learning programs. You will support café operations, assist with food prep, ordering, administration and classroom support while helping students develop practical hospitality and customer service skills in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment.

Strong communication, food safety standards and experience with POS systems are valued, as is a proactive, reliable

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting young people and positive learning experiences.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and organisation.
• Experience using POS systems and café equipment, including coffee machines.
• Excellent time management with ability to prioritise and work independently.
• Proactive, reliable, solutions-focused approach.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and suppliers.
• Qualifications including Working with Children Check and Food Handling Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operation of The Middle School Café.
• Assist with food preparation and ordering.
• Provide administration and classroom support.
• Help students develop practical hospitality and customer service skills.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Food safety

Time management

POS systems

Café equipment

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Proactive mindset

Education

Working with Children Check

Food Handling Certificate

Tools

POS systems

Coffee machines

Café equipment

Job description

The Café and Food Technology Assistant plays an important role in supporting the daily operation of The Middle School Café and practical food learning programs. Working closely with teaching staff, this role assists with café operations, food preparation, ordering, administration, and classroom support while helping students develop practical hospitality, customer service, and workplace skills in a dynamic, hands‑on learning environment.

About You

• A passion for supporting young people and contributing to positive learning experiences.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• The ability to maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and organisation.
• Experience using POS systems and café equipment, including coffee machines (desirable).
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise and work independently.
• A proactive, reliable, and solutions‑focused approach.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and suppliers.
• Relevant qualifications and certifications, including a Working with Children Check and Food Handling Certificate.

Why Westbourne

Westbourne is committed to creating an environment where great people can do their best work and continue to grow professionally. Our staff benefit from an exceptional Employee Value Proposition that includes:

• Salaries consistently positioned in the top 10% in the independent school sector.
• 30% tuition fee discounts for employees' children.
• Generous professional learning provisions and support for approved postgraduate study.
• Leadership development through the Institute for Leadership and Growth.
• Access to onsite aquatic, strength and fitness trainer, and allied health facilities.

Further Information

For any further confidential enquiries, please contact the HR Team via .au