Casual Canteen Assistant

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Staff wellbeing support

Fitness facilities access

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is seeking experienced Canteen Assistants to join the School Canteen at the Essendon and Moonee Ponds campuses in casual positions, assisting with production, preparation, service and sale of food and beverages, and canteen cleaning duties.

The role is casual with hours 8am–2pm on weekdays during term times when students are in attendance; the ideal candidate has food services experience, cash handling skills, a food safety certificate and First Aid, and is

Qualifications

• Experience in food services and preparation (sandwich-making preferable).
• Cash handling experience.
• Certificate in food safety handling and First Aid, or willingness to complete training prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the production, preparation, service and sale of food and beverages.
• Canteen cleaning duties and maintaining hygiene standards.

Skills

Food service experience

Cash handling

Education

Certificate in food safety handling

First aid certificate

Job description

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School – Essendon VIC

Casual/Temporary

2d ago , from Is Recruit - Independent Schools

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is seeking experienced and committed Canteen Assistants to join the School Canteen at the Essendon and Moonee Ponds campuses in casual positions, assisting with the production, preparation, service, and sale of food and beverages, as well as canteen cleaning duties.

We currently have casual positions available, with working hours between 8am to 2pm on weekdays, during term times only, when students are in attendance.

The successful candidate will have a strong focus on customer service, experience in food services and preparation (sandwich-making experience preferable) and cash handling, and have a certificate in food safety handling and first aid, or willingness to complete training prior to commencement. An ability to work additional hours as required would be of benefit.

Applicants are also required to:

• demonstrate their commitment to student safety, care and wellbeing, including a commitment to child safety, demonstrating an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children with diverse needs and backgrounds
• hold permanent Australian residency or a work visa
• hold a valid and current employee Working With Children Check and be eligible to work in Australia

Benefits include free on-site parking and staff wellbeing support, including access to the school's fitness facilities and Employee Assistance Program support.

About PEGS

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School (PEGS) has approximately 3,000 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 across campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East.

At the heart of all we do at PEGS are our core values, embodied in REACH: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Curiosity and Heart.

We offer a diamond education model, with co-education in Kindergarten, single-sex education throughout the Junior and Middle School years, and co-education at the Senior School (Larkin Centre) in Years 11 and 12.

Our outstanding staff, facilities and programmes support student wellbeing and learning while developing creative, curious, reflective and courageous young people who are equipped to make a positive contribution to their communities.

PEGS promotes the safety, wellbeing and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with individual needs.

Applications are due by Wednesday 9am 14 October.

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.