Canteen Assistant

At Kingswood College, weembolden hearts and inspire minds. Established in 1890, we are a co-educationalKindergarten to Year 12 college that values respect, kindness, courage, perseveranceand excellence in our school culture. Our students are at the heart ofeverything we do, and we are committed to fostering an educational environmentthat celebrates each individual’s potential.

CANTEEN ASSISTANT

About Us

At Kingswood College, weembolden hearts and inspire minds. Established in 1890, we are a co-educationalKindergarten to Year 12 college that values respect, kindness, courage, perseveranceand excellence in our school culture. Our students are at the heart ofeverything we do, and we are committed to fostering an educational environmentthat celebrates each individual’s potential.

Our Role

We are seeking afriendly, reliable and community-minded Canteen Assistant to join ourvibrant Woods Cafe team. This is a part-time, fixed-term position until December 2026, supporting the day-to-day operations of the College canteen and delivering high-quality cafe and food services to students, staff, parents and the wider College community.

Working closely with theWoods Manager, the Canteen Assistant plays an important role in promotinghealthy food choices, delivering excellent customer service and supportingcatering for College events, while upholding Kingswood College values and childsafety standards.

Responsibilitiesinclude:

• Assistingwith the efficient day-to-day operation of The Woods Cafe

• Providingfriendly, welcoming and professional service at point of sale

• Processingstudent lunch orders, including counter service and online systems

• Assistingwith food preparation in line with healthy canteen guidelines

• Supportingcatering for College events, sporting days and functions

• Maintaininghigh standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness

• Assistingwith stock control, ordering, receiving and restocking supplies

• Supportingcash handling and daily reconciliation in line with College procedures

• Assistingwith the training and support of volunteers

• Maintaininga positive and respectful environment for students and staff

• Upholdour Child Safety standards and policies at all times

• Upholdthe values and vision of Kingswood College, contributing positively to ourcommunity

Successful applicantswill:

• Holda valid Employment Working With Children Check

• Producea valid National Police Check (or willingness to apply)

• Demonstratea strong commitment to child safety and student wellbeing

• Haveexcellent customer service and communication skills

• Bereliable, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team

• Showinitiative, flexibility and the ability to remain calm under pressure

• Have strong culinary skills, with experience inbaking and preparing homemade food highly regarded

• Be confident taking ownership of daily specials andsupporting the Café Manager by stepping into operational responsibilities whenrequired.

• Beable to relate positively to students of all ages

Experience inhospitality, food handling or event catering is desirable, particularly inbaked goods, as is a current Safe Food Handling Certificate. First Aid andAnaphylaxis Management training will be highly regarded.

Our Benefits

• Values-focusedand supportive working environment
• Opportunity towork within a welcoming school community
• Wellbeing andsocial activities
• EmployeeAssistance Program

Close date

Applications close on 21 August 2026. All applications will be reviewed and screened uponsubmission. Early applications are encouraged.

Enquiries

*******@kingswoodcollege.vic.edu.au

Kingswood College iscommitted to child safety.We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to creating achild-safe environment. We implement robust recruitment and screening practicesand require all employees to uphold our Child Safe policies and Code ofConduct. A valid Working With Children Check is required prior to commencementof employment.

Reference checks will be completed as part of the recruitmentprocess.

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