Food Technology Assistant - Taree

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Taree; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

St Clare's High School, Taree, NSW, is seeking a temporary part-time Food Technology Assistant (6 hours per week) to join the team from January 2027 for 12 months. The role supports the Food and Hospitality Faculty, helps prepare supplies for lessons, and assists with school events.

Applicants should have a current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, a valid First Aid certificate, and a Working with Children Check. Applications close 22 November 2026 at 11:59pm.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with food safety practices and standards.
• Ability to support kitchen operations and lesson prep.
• Willingness to maintain equipment and kitchen records.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen.
• Assist teachers and Food and Hospitality faculty with lesson prep and supplies.
• Coordinate provisions for school events and community activities.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Food safety

Job description

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Taree NSW

St Clare's High School, Taree is seeking a temporary part time (6hrs p/w)Food Technology Assistantto join the team in January 2027 for 12 months.

St Clare's was established in 1971 as a systemic, coeducational, regional high school catering for students from Taree, Forster/Tuncurry, Wingham, Bulahdelah, Krambach/Nabiac and Gloucester parishes. It continues a tradition of quality secondary education in the Manning/Great Lakes Region which commenced in 1926, at Taree, by the Sisters of St Joseph.

St Clare’s excellent standing in the local community and its consistently high academic results are directly attributable to the positive relationships staff form with students. Join an inclusive and well-rounded High School educating students in Manning Valley area.

The position of Food Technology/Hospitality Assistant will be responsible for managing general cleanliness, tidiness, and smooth operation of the kitchen on a daily basis. This position will support the Teachers and the Food and Hospitality Faculty to prepare and coordinative supplies for lessons, school community and events where required.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school


• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate with school staff, students and the community


• Demonstrated knowledge of current food safety practices and standards


• Demonstrated ability to maintain equipment, resources and accurate kitchen documentation for Food Technology and Hospitality


• Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe working environment


• Demonstrated experience in food handling and preparation in a school environment or equivalent

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate


• Current First Aid Certificate


• Current paid Working with Children Check (WWCC) number

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Christine Harmer, Principal on Tel: [phone]*** or via email: ***************@mn.catholic.edu.au

Applications close:Sunday 22nd November 2026at 11.59pm

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement.Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.