Kitchen Attendant (Casual)
Commencement Date: shifts available from Saturday, 27 March 2026
Employment Type: Casual (as required)
Salary Range: Services Staff Level 1 $38.97 to $40.21 gross per hour
Closing Date for Applications: 5pm, Thursday, 26 March 2026
Mount St Bernard College is located at Herberton on the Atherton Tablelands. Established in 1921 by the Sisters of Mercy as a day and boarding school, the College enjoys a proud history and a rich tradition.
The Sisters of Mercy began their educational ministry in the Herberton district over 100 years ago with the opening of St Patrick's Parish Catholic Primary School in 1910. Responding to the changing educational needs in Far North Queensland, the original Sisters of Mercy Boarding School, St Mary's Cooktown, was moved to Herberton in 1921. The Sisters of Mercy gifted the college to the Diocese of Cairns in February 2006 and it is now administered by Cairns Catholic Education Services.
The Catholic Education Community – Diocese of Cairns, is a partnership between Catholic Education Services and twenty-nine schools. The Bishop of Cairns delegates responsibility for the leadership and strategic management of this system of 29 schools to the Executive Director of Catholic Education.
The college has approximately 150 students, 80% of which are First Nations Students, with a combination of boarders and day students.
About the Role
Typical duties of this role may include, but are not limited to;
• Support the Kitchen Manager and Cook in the preparation of meal services
• Assist in the preparation and cooking of food, as required at other times
• Follow direction toward portion control, cooking standards and wastage
• Handle, sort, store and distribute food items
• Clean food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools or areas
• Clean up spillages when they occur
• Dispose of rubbish
• Ensure proper use of chemical/cleaning products and ensure they are stored appropriately
• Follow all hygiene and Health and Safety regulations in the kitchen
• Wash and clean utensils and dishes, return to the kitchen and make sure they are stored appropriately
• Using the dishwasher to wash crockery and cutlery.
• Hand washing of different sized pots, pans and other kitchen equipment as required.
• Setup the dining room for meals including the evening meal
• Cleaning of dining room including tables, floors and inside windows
• Assisting with the loading and unloading of deliveries
• Enforcing a high standard of health and safety rules in the kitchen and dining area
• Maintain a positive and motivated work ethic in the kitchen at all times
• Follow instructions from the Cook or nominee
Work Requirements
* Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
* Some weekend work may be required
* Hold or be willing to obtain a Food Handling Certificate
What we offer
* 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contribution
* Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
* Access to Employee Assistance Program
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Kitchen Assistant Position Description
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Enquiries
Lisa Caldwell - Business Manager
P: 4096 1444