Title Tuckshop Assistant - St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BRACKEN RIDGE

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education Office (BCE) is seeking a friendly Tuckshop Assistant for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracken Ridge. You will help prepare and serve food, support healthy menus, and ensure high standards of hygiene in a welcoming school tuckshop environment.

Two days per week, 8.25 hours total (Thursday and Friday), part-time ongoing role within BCE’s Bracken Ridge school community. No Catholic affiliation required; eligibility to work in Australia is necessary.

Qualifications

• Planning and supporting healthy, balanced menus and accommodating dietary needs.
• Be comfortable with baking and cooking.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques, storage and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a variety of foods.
• Assisting with planning menus and supporting healthy programs.
• Ensuring food is prepared and stored in line with hygiene procedures.

Skills

Cooking

Menu planning

Food safety

Job description

Title Tuckshop Assistant - St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BRACKEN RIDGE

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Bracken Ridge QLD

2d ago , from Brisbane Catholic Education

risbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you.Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education

About our schoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a co-educational school, situated on 4.5 hectares with sweeping mountain views, with an enrolment of over 700 students. St Joseph's School, in strong partnership with the parish priest and parish community, is recognised for proudly offering quality, inclusive, Catholic Education. As the school has grown and changed it has continued to build on the traditions established by the early community of St Joseph's.

A spirit of justice and love for all still flows through the total school community and is further strengthened by the traditions established by the parents and staff members over the past forty-three years, living the school motto of "Jesus in Each Other". Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

Love cooking and being part of a vibrant school community? St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracken Ridge is looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Tuckshop Assistant to join our team two days per week. Working alongside our Tuckshop Convenor, you’ll help prepare and serve food while contributing to a welcoming and enjoyable tuckshop experience for our students and school community.

• Location: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BRACKEN RIDGE
• Work hours: 8.25 hours per week (Thursday & Friday)
• Status: Continuing | Part Time

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Preparing and cooking a variety of foods
• Assisting with planning menus and supporting healthy food programs
• Ensuring food is prepared and stored in accordance with food handling and hygiene procedures and guidelines
• Assisting with maintaining adequate stock levels to meet daily and weekly menu requirements, including the ordering, receiving, storing and stocktakes
• Assisting with the daily cleaning and clean-up of kitchen and storage areas to ensure high standards of food hygiene
• Working alongside our wonderful volunteers to ensure all orders are prepared, packed into the correct baskets and ready on time.
• Observing workplace health and safety practices and notifying the Tuckshop Convenor of any potential hazard including any dangerous occurrences.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Planning and supporting healthy, balanced menus, and accommodating special dietary needs.
• Be comfortable with both baking and cooking.
• Knowledge of proper food preparation techniques, food storage, and food safety protocols (e.g., temperature control, cross-contamination prevention)
• Familiarity with workplace health and safety practices and the ability to identify and address potential hazards in the kitchen environment
• Experience in stock management, including ordering, receiving, storing, and performing stocktakes to ensure adequate supplies
• Experience adhering to hygiene regulations, including maintaining cleanliness in food prep and storage areas, and conducting routine cleaning
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access - discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of childrenand promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at thecore of our Catholic valuesand we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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