Canteen Assistant - Charters Towers State High School
Unlock your potential and join the team at Charters Towers State High School as a Canteen Assistant starting Term 1, 2026.
In this role, you will play a vital part in the school community by providing nutritious meals and supporting the daily operations of the canteen for our students.
If you are interested, don’t miss this opportunity and apply today to be part of our vibrant school community!
About The School
Located on Gudjal country, in the heart of the historic gold‑mining town, Charters Towers State High School has been proudly serving our rural community for over 100 years. We work together to prepare students for the exciting, challenging and rapidly changing future in which they will live and work. In enacting our vision, we strike a balance between preserving proud traditions and instilling important values as we deliver an innovative and responsive curriculum.
Diverse learning pathways are enhanced by our extra‑curricular offerings and wellbeing programmes. The Dalrymple Trade Training Centre and Agricultural Farm offer a unique learning experience for our students to complement courses offered on campus.
Your Responsibilities
- Provide quality canteen and catering customer service including food production and food preparation duties, counter service, clearing tables and cleaning duties.
- Provide a clean, hygienic environment for the preparation, storage and safe handling of food.
- Follow procedure regarding food preparation and adhere to daily menu plans.
- Ensure that malfunctioning equipment is reported to the Canteen Supervisor in a prompt manner using appropriate paperwork.
- Operate a cash register and collect money from client groups.
- Follow Workplace Health and Safety Practices to ensure that the canteen and equipment is operated and maintained in a safe and hygienic manner.
- Promote a secure, secure environment for staff, students and visitors.
- Participate in purpose‑based networks, team activities, performance management processes and professional development and training programs.
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for two referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Occupational group: Education & Training
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Administrative
Industries: Government Administration
Location: Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia
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