Canteen Assistant

St Francis Xavier College ACT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 weeks parental leave

Professional development

Wellbeing program Flourish

Archdiocese transfer opportunities

Job summary

St Francis Xavier College in Canberra is seeking a Canteen Assistant to deliver a welcoming, efficient food service experience for students, staff and visitors. The role includes preparing, cooking and serving food and beverages while maintaining a clean, hygienic work environment and adhering to food safety and WHS procedures.

You will support daily canteen operations through stock management, deliveries, and keeping serving areas well stocked and presentation-ready, working with teachers,

Qualifications

• Experience in school or institutional food service is desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and volunteers.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages.
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic work environment.
• Support stock management, deliveries, and stock replenishment.
• Provide friendly, responsive service to students, staff and visitors.

Skills

Food service

Stock management

Food safety

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 25 November 2026

St Francis Xavier College is a large 7 -12 comprehensive Catholic secondary school which has served the people of Canberra for nearly 50 years. We are dedicated to a learning culture of innovation and excellence and in supporting our students to become confident, curious and resilient learners, and as such have become a destination school in the Belconnen region.

Salary Range: $67,470 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable

About St Francis Xavier College

St Francis Xavier College is a large 7 -12 comprehensive Catholic secondary school which has served the people of Canberra for nearly 50 years. We are dedicated to a learning culture of innovation and excellence and in supporting our students to become confident, curious and resilient learners, and as such have become a destination school in the Belconnen region.

About the Role

The Canteen Assistant plays an important role in delivering a welcoming, efficient, and high-quality food service experience to our school community. The successful applicant will assist with the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages, including hot and cold drinks, while maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic work environment. The role involves supporting daily canteen operations through stock management, receiving and checking deliveries, storing supplies appropriately, and ensuring serving areas remain well stocked and presentation-ready. The Canteen Assistant provides friendly and responsive service to students, staff, and visitors, works collaboratively with teachers, students, and volunteers involved in canteen activities, and contributes to a safe workplace by adhering to food safety requirements and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) procedures at all times.

Benefits and Opportunities

• 24 weeks of paid parental leave, regardless of caregiver status
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications and Eligibility

• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about the College, please visit our website. Information about CACGEL can be accessed here .

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

1224 Students
109 TeachingStaff
49 Non-Teaching Staff

Florey, ACTSt Francis Xavier College is a systemic Catholic co-educational college located in the Canberra suburb of Florey.The College caters for students from the Belconnen and Gungahlin areas and is part of the Archdiocese of Canberra and Gomburn Catholic Education system (CEO).St Francis Xavier College has a population of 1,153 students and approximately 135 staff members.