Kitchen Assistant Commencement Date: 29 August **** Employment Type: Term time, Permanent (22.8 hours per week) Salary Range: Service Staff Level 1 - $***** to $***** Gross per hour Applications close: 5:00pm, 27 August **** We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so please apply as soon as possible Mount St Bernard College, Heberton Mount St Bernard College is located at Herberton, 1.5 hours from Cairns on the Atherton Tablelands.
Established in **** 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 ****.
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 ****.
The Sisters of Mercy gifted the college to the Diocese of Cairns in February **** 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.
About the Role The Kitchen Assistant plays a key role in supporting the efficient and safe operation of kitchen and dining services.
Working under the direction of the Cook and Kitchen Manager, this position assists with food preparation, meal service, cleaning,



and maintaining hygiene standards in accordance with health and safety regulations.
The role involves contributing to the preparation and serving of meals, ensuring appropriate portion control, and minimising food wastage.
The Kitchen Assistant is also responsible for maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment, including washing dishes and equipment, disposing of waste, and ensuring the proper use and storage of cleaning chemicals.
This position requires a solid commitment to workplace safety, hygiene and teamwork as well as the ability to follow instructions and maintain a positive, proactive work ethic.
The incumbent must also demonstrate appropriate and professional behaviour when interacting with children and others within the environment.
Work Requirements Hold a current Working with Children Blue Card or be eligible to apply Hold or be willing to obtain a Food Handling Certificate Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education What we offer Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable) 14 Weeks' paid parental leave Access to Employee Assistance Program Fitness Passport Membership available For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Kitchen Assistant Position Description MSB Enquires Lisa Caldwell - Business Manager P: ********* E: ***************************** Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

📌 Kitchen Attendant - Mount St Bernard College, Herberton (Queensland)
🏢 Catholic Education Dioceses of Cairns
📍 Queensland