Food Service Assistant

Brisbane Grammar; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Brisbane Grammar School is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support the Food Service Manager and ensure the tuckshop operates smoothly during term time.

You will promote the P&F Auxiliary to parents, assist with stock management, tills, and kitchen tasks, maintain high food hygiene standards, and participate in safety trainings. Blue Card eligibility is required, and staff training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to hold a Blue Card.
• Must complete Queensland Food Handling Safety course.
• Excellent customer service to adults and children.
• Term-time role; 37 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• Promote the P&F Auxiliary to parents.
• Maintain stock levels and stock rotation.
• Lunch cover for tills.
• Organising stock in fridge/freezers.
• End of day shutdown for tills and serving area.
• Other duties as delegated by Manager.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Stock management

Kitchen experience

Communication

Job description

The School
Brisbane Grammar School is a non-denominational boys’ school of about 2000 students (Years 5 to12) overlooking the Brisbane CBD. The School maintains a 150-year strong tradition of academic excellence, extensive cocurricular activities and student wellbeing programs. We are fortunate to have a team of dedicated and professional staff who provide an exceptional learning environment responsive to the needs of our students.

Our Community
At Brisbane Grammar School, we take pride in our dedicated and professional staff, who are part of the School's achievements. The School values professionalism and fosters a dynamic culture of innovation and collaboration. The School supports creativity within a supportive environment where teamwork is encouraged both within and across disciplines.

Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE

The role of the Food Service Assistant is to provide necessary support to the Food Service Manager to facilitate the efficient operation of the tuckshop.

Within this role the Food Service Assistant will:

• Positively promote the P&F Auxiliary to the parents of the school.
• Assist the Manager in duties as required, not limited to but including;
  • - Maintain stock levels and stock rotation as required.
  • - Lunch cover for tills.
  • - Organising stock in fridge/freezers.
  • - End of day shutdown for tills and serving area.
  • - Other duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Manager.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Assist, where possible, with some P&F Auxiliary functions e.g Open Day if required.
• Seek support and assistance from Convenor and/or Business Manager if necessary.

Shops are operated by the P&F Auxiliary. The Assistant reports directly to the Manager.

Skills/Attributes

• Exceptional customer service skills dealing with adults and children
• Flexibility, initiative, and integrity
• Well-developed organisation and communication skills
• Some commercial kitchen experience is preferred but not essential
• All training will be provided

Hours

• The position is required during term-time for approximately 37 weeks per year.
• Expected Hours: Monday - Friday: 7.30am - 2.00pm

Requirements

• The Food Service Assistant must be eligible to hold a Blue Card.
• The Food Service Assistant will be required to undertake a Food Handling Safety course
  recognized in Queensland.

Desired Skills and Experience

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment, and all applicants are to hold a valid Blue Card or QCT Registration before commencement.Candidates must disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children.

BGS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. If you require adjustments at any stage, please let us know - we’re here to support you.

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