Kitchen Assistant

Commencement Date: 29 August 2026

Employment Type: Term time, Permanent (22.8 hours per week)

Salary Range: Service Staff Level 1 - $31.17 to $32.17 Gross per hour

Applications close: 5:00pm, 27 August 2026

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 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.

About The Role

The Kitchen Assistant plays a key role in supporting the efficient and secure 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 strong 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 applyHold or be willing to obtain a Food Handling CertificateBe fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loadingAccess to salary packaging options to maximise your salary Access to additional Employer Superannuation ContributionsAccess to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)14 Weeks’ paid parental leaveAccess to Employee Assistance ProgramFitness 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: 4096 1444

E: [email protected]

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 (Cairns)
🏢 Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns
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