Canteen Assistant

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Woden Community Service Inc Full time $73,344 per year

We've provided community-based services at Woden Community Service (WCS) across Canberra for over 50 years. Our vision of "a caring community where everyone belongs" drives everything we do, supported by our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity, and Social Justice.

We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including housing and mental health services.

As part of our Social Enterprise team, you'll play a key role in a meaningful initiative that provides hands-on training and nationally recognised competencies to young individuals facing employment barriers. Our team delivers professional services across canteens, catering, and home maintenance while fostering skill development in a supportive workplace.

Are you passionate about cooking and eager to grow your kitchen skills alongside experienced professionals? We are looking for enthusiastic Canteen Assistants with strong cooking abilities or a background in commercial food preparation to join our school canteen teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to build on your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment while positively impacting our community.

What We Offer

  • Casual positions are available across multiple locations.
  • Competitive Pay: $33.44 per hour (including 25% loading % superannuation.
  • Salary packaging options (up to $15,899 annually) plus meal and entertainment benefits.
  • Access to National EAP Services (Employee Assistance Program) for personal and professional support.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Assist the Canteen Manager in planning organising and monitoring the day-to-day operations of the canteen, including the rostering of volunteers, daily record keeping, and reconciling delivery dockets.
  • Assist in all aspects of food preparation and maintain the highest standards of hygiene when doing so.
  • Assist in ordering and maintaining inventory control, through monthly stocktakes.

What You'll Bring

  • A passion for delivering high-quality food and service.
  • A commitment to food safety and WHS standards.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills, driven to learn and grow.
  • Attention to detail for accurate and timely documentation.
  • A professional approach to boundaries, privacy, and confidentiality.
  • A current driver's license and access to a vehicle comprehensively insured vehicle.

To be eligible for employment, you must have an active Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card, working rights in Australia, and be willing to undertake background checks required for the position, including a National Police Check.

To apply, please click on the "Apply Now" button below and submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the essential requirements of this role.

For further information about the role, including a copy of the Position Description please contact Jacqui Gowan, at ************

Closing Date: COB 19 June 2025

Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about WCS and services that we provide, including Children's Services, Youth & Family, Community Development, Housing and Homelessness, Mental Health, Social Enterprise and Aged Care, please visit our website at

WCS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

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