Food and Beverage Assistant

Somerville House; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerville House is seeking a Food and Beverage Assistant on a permanent part-time basis, delivering catering and beverage services across the school community. The role is 24 hours per week with potential to increase during peak periods, commencing as negotiated with the successful candidate.

Operational hours run from 6:00am to 8:00pm, with morning, afternoon and evening shifts available; some Saturday duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate basic kitchen equipment.
• Understanding of dietary restrictions.
• Willingness to work additional hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary catering and beverage services across the school community.
• Work within the school's catering department to support daily operations.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and dining experience.
• Be flexible with shifts, including mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Job description

We are now taking applications for a permanent, part-time, 24 hours per week ( with the ability to increase during peak periods) Food and Beverage Assistant (commencing as negotiated with the successful candidate) to provide exemplary catering and beverage services across the school community.

Operational Hours are 6:00am- 8:00pm, with morning, afternoon and evening shifts on offer (in line with operational requirements, Saturday duties may be required).

The Food and Beverage Assistant will work within the schools catering department, our ideal applicant will:

• Have sound knowledge and an understanding of basic kitchen equipment, and dietary restrictions.
• Execute strong customer service and communication skills.
• Be flexible and available to work additional hours if/when required.
• Show strong initiative and proactiveness in daily duties.

It is a mandatory requirement for this position that you hold a Working with Children Paid Blue Card (or eligibility to obtain).

Please note that junior rates may be applicable to this position, per the Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award 2020.

At Somerville House, the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a child-safe environment where students are respected, protected and empowered. We seek staff who actively support and uphold our commitment to child safety and who demonstrate appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries at all times.

About Us

Somerville House is a day and boarding school for girls established in 1899, providing exceptional education for students from Prep through to Year 12, with a co-educational Pre-Prep offering. Somerville House students have the opportunity to participate in an extensive academic, sporting and cultural program, while receiving high standards in personal care and individual attention within the School community.

Somerville House is a school of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA). The PMSA is a mission of the Presbyterian and Uniting Churches.

Please refer to the School’s website for the Food and Beverage Assistant Position Description which outlines the application requirements and process. Applications for this position close 9:00am Friday 30 October 2026. Somerville House reserves the right to contact suitable applicants prior to the closing date through the scheduling of an interview.