Canteen/catering Assistant

**Canteen and Catering Assistant - Immediate Start**

Canterbury College is a leading independent, ELC-12 coeducational Anglican School in Logan, servicing the growing southern Brisbane, Logan and northern Gold Coast corridor.

Our emphasis is on all-around excellence in academics, sport, the arts, and student wellbeing with an inclusive culture. We seek to inspire and nurture confident, optimistic and compassionate young people who are world-ready.

**About the Role**:
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service in a friendly and supportive environment?

The successful applicant will be required to work flexible shifts across our on-site cafe and canteen as well as assist with functions when required. They will undertake a wide array of tasks such as food preparation, cooking, and customer service.

**Responsibilities may Include**:

- Creating high quality beverages and meals in line with customer and food safety requirements and processes.
- Preparation and assembly of food items.
- Foster a positive environment, which provides consistent, efficient and friendly service for customers and exceeds customer expectations.
- Maintain inventories by replenishing supplies, drinks and food items.
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
- Handle payments through Point-of-Sale System.
- Assist with over the counter serving of staff and students during breaks.
- Partake in general cleaning duties within a kitchen, food preparation area, cold and storerooms, including the cleaning of cooking and general utensils used in the kitchen.
- Ensure food is prepared in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining the highest level of hygiene at all times.
- Display outstanding service and presentation, assisting with functions and catering across the College.
- Assist in the set up and pack down of dining and function areas as directed by the Function and Catering Manager.
- Assist across the various food and beverage service outlets of the College where required.

**Key Selection Criteria**
- Demonstrated customer service skills with a focus on delivering high quality products and service.
- Experience with safe handling of food and food preparation, and operation of general kitchen equipment.
- Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time efficiently, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. (Experience operating within a School environment highly advantageous)
- Demonstrated experience with point-of-sale software and equipment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail & organisational skills.

**Essential Qualifications**:

- Have a current Positive Notice working with children Blue Card, or the ability to obtain one.
- Experience and/or qualifications in food preparation, food safety and handling.

**Why Join Canterbury College**:
At Canterbury, our mantra is "Different Together." We're not all the same and that is our greatest strength. We draw on these different life experiences, stories and values to learn from one another and to make our community stronger.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and value a supportive and collaborative work environment, where academic excellence is respected and nourished, we invite you to express your interest in joining our team at Canterbury College.

**How to Apply**:
**Applications close COB Friday, 25 July 2025.**
- Canterbury College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students enrolled at the College. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to adhere to the College’s policies and procedures relevant to student care and protection._