Canteen Assistant 2027

Padua College - Mornington; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Padua College - Mornington is seeking two ongoing part-time Canteen Assistants (0.5 FTE over 3 days). The role involves providing food services to students and supporting College catering requirements, under the direction of the Canteen Manager.

Remuneration follows the CEMEA 2022 schedule: AUD 63,096.00–AUD 72,459.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation. Applications close 22 November 2026. Padua College values safety, wellbeing and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or catering preferred.
• Compliance with Food Safety Program and National Food Safety Standards.
• Willingness to work 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide food service to students and assist in College catering requirements.
• Under the direction of the College Canteen Manager, prepare and serve food to students.
• Assist with catering for College events and related duties.

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.50 FTE)

Applications Close: 22 November 2026

Applications are sought for two ongoing part-time level 2 category B (0.5 FTE over 3 days) position of Canteen Assistant.

About the business

Padua College is a coeducational Catholic secondary school serving the Mornington Peninsula through a dedicated multi-campus model. Grounded in our Catholic heritage, Padua College embraces a holistic approach, nurturing academic excellence, formation in faith, compassion, moral responsibility, and emotional maturity in every young person. We believe that every child is important and uniquely gifted, created in the image and likeness of God. In unlocking their potential and discovering their talents, we inspire students to live purposefully, become lifelong learners, and make a positive impact on their world through service and justice.

About the role

Applications are sought for the ongoing part-time level 2 category B position of Canteen Assistant. We are seeking two positions as follows:

Motivating Every Purpose

Our “why” at Padua College is grounded in our Catholic identity and shaped by our Franciscan and Mercy charisms. Through education, we seek to recognise the dignity and potential of every person, inspire a love of learning, nurture the growth of the whole person, build relationships founded on compassion and respect, and encourage each person to use their gifts in service of others.

This is at the heart of Motivating Every Purpose and gives direction to our vision, decisions, and actions.

Together, we are committed to supporting every person to:

discover and develop their God-given gifts and talents;

grow as a learner and as a person, striving to become all they are called to be; and

use their gifts, knowledge, and character to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world.

Our Core Values

We welcome and affirm

We inspire growth of the whole person

We create a love of learning

We build positive relationships

We show compassion for those in need`

We reconcile and forgive

We work for a just and peaceful world

Overview of the Role

The Canteen Assistant has the primary role of providing food services to students and assisting in College catering requirements throughout the course of the school year. The Canteen Assistant is responsible for the preparation and service of food to students and is under the direction of, and reports directly to, the College Canteen Manager.

Major Areas of Responsibility

The Canteen Assistant’s major areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the College Canteen operations.
• Ensuring compliance with the Food Safety Program and the National Food Safety Standards.
• Catering for College events.
• performing other duties and implementing decisions as requested by the Principal or the College Improvement Team.

SALARY REMUNERATION: According to the CEMEA 2022, $63,096.00 - $72,459.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.

Applications for this position close at10.00am Monday 23 November 2026.

All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt by return email.

Shortlisted candidates will receive further communication from the College regarding the position.

The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications for the vacancy to be submitted as soon as possible.

Padua College is a Child Safe School and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. For teaching positions successful applicants will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration and for non-teaching positions successful applicants will be subject to a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

2479 Students
206 TeachingStaff
169 Non-Teaching Staff

Multi Campus

Offers VET

Padua College is a thriving Catholic Secondary School on the Mornington Peninsula, with 2500 students across four campuses. We believe purpose resides in every student, and so nurture each student’s potential, supporting them to grow in character, discover talents, and embrace their unique callings.