Tas Assistant (Food Technology/Hospitality)

Teaching Aides & Special Needs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development support

Salary packaging options

Close to public transport

Staff wellbeing programs

Discounted school fees (where eligible

Job summary

Pymble Ladies’ College is seeking an organised and practical TAS Assistant (Food Technology/Hospitality) to provide operational support to our TAS teaching staff and department. This temporary position for Term 1 2027 offers potential for permanency and involves assisting with class prep, inventory, budgeting, and staff coordination.

You will work under the Head of Learning Area, TAS, handling invoicing, supplier liaison, and safe kitchen operations while supporting teachers during lessons and

Qualifications

• Experience in school kitchen or food preparation is preferred.
• Ability to manage inventories and supplier orders.
• Comfort assisting teachers during practical lessons and coordinating with staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for practical classes with ingredient pre‑preparation and portioning.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene across areas and linen.
• Collate regular ingredient orders and source items and equipment.
• Manage inventory, stock rotation, and departmental PPE requirements.
• Ensure equipment and kitchen areas are safe and functional for classes.
• Process invoices, support budget and timetable, and liaise on costs.
• Assist teachers during lessons and support TAS initiatives.

Skills

Organisation skills

Food technology

Hospitality

Inventory management

Budget assistance

Administrative support

Job description

Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.

We believe our staff, both teaching and non‑teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.

The role

Pymble Ladies’ College is seeking an organised and practical TAS Assistant (Food Technology/Hospitality) to provide operational support to our Technological and Applied Studies (TAS) teaching staff and department. This is a temporary position for Term 1 2027, with a potential view to go permanent.

Reporting to the Head of Learning Area, Technological and Applied Studies, you will be allocated tasks, responsibilities and duties appropriate to the daily and ongoing needs of the department. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing for practical classes, including ingredient pre‑preparation and portioning, safe food handling, class‑ready equipment and efficient transitions between classes.
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness, including sanitised work areas, laundered kitchen linen and daily, weekly and termly cleaning checklists.
• Collating regular practical ingredient orders, researching and ordering unique items and equipment, and maintaining effective contact with suppliers.
• Managing inventory, including stock levels, ordering quantities and timing, first in first out stock rotation and Hospitality uniform and Food Technology PPE requirements.
• Ensuring all equipment and kitchen areas are operational and that students and staff observe safe operating procedures.
• Administration, including processing invoices, compiling quarterly student charges, maintaining departmental costs and the practical class timetable, and consulting with the Head of Department on budget matters.
• Assisting teachers during lessons and with TAS initiatives, and liaising with the TAS team on all operational aspects of the Teaching Kitchens.
• Adhering to College policies and procedures, particularly Risk Management, WHS, Child Protection and emergency response practices.

Our kind of TAS Assistant

You will display the following skills and attributes:

• A willingness to support and promote the ethos and values of the College.
• Technical competency in food preparation, the maintenance of food preparation facilities, electronic ordering systems and associated risk management.
• Demonstrated organisational skills and a willingness to use them to support a team of teachers.
• The ability to exercise independent judgement and initiative, requiring limited instruction for the timely completion of complex duties.
• A willingness to supervise small groups of students for short periods of time when required.
• A demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• The ability to demonstrate professional conduct and discretion at all times.

Your kind of school

Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co‑curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback and competitive remuneration.

We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work‑life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.

Your kind of benefits

We offer competitive remuneration for this role

We also have a range of benefits, including:

• Professional development support.
• Financial support for additional studies, relevant courses, certifications, or tertiary study (subject to approval).
• Salary packaging options.
• Use of our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with access to the Independent Schools Fitness Passport.
• Discounted school fees (where applicable).
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events.
• Close to public transport and nearby (street) parking.
• Access to “Pymble Discounts”, a retail platform offering employees discounts at over 700 retailers.

We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people personally and professionally through growth strategies, training, career progression, access to technology and best in class resources.

Our kind of process

To learn more about this position, the calibre of person we are seeking to appoint, what makes Pymble an excellent place to work and continue your journey of professional growth.

Our process normally involves two rounds of interviews and reference checks. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date. Applications close on Wednesday 18th November 2026.

Successful candidates must comply with the NSW Teacher Accreditation Act and provide a Working with Children Check.

Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.