The Role

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is seeking experienced and committed Canteen Assistants to join the School Canteen at the Essendon and Moonee Ponds campuses in casual positions, assisting with the production, preparation, service, and sale of food and beverages, as well as canteen cleaning duties.

We currently have casual positions available, with working hours between 8am to 2pm on weekdays, during term times only, when students are in attendance.

The successful candidate will have a strong focus on customer service, experience in food services and preparation (sandwich-making experience preferable) and cash handling, and have a certificate in food safety handling and first aid, or willingness to complete training prior to commencement. An ability to work additional hours as required would be of benefit.

Applicants are also required to:

- demonstrate their commitment to student safety, care and wellbeing, including a commitment to child safety, demonstrating an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children with diverse needs and backgrounds
- hold permanent Australian residency or a work visa
- hold a valid and current employee Working With Children Check and be eligible to work in Australia

Advantages include free on-site parking and staff wellbeing support, including access to the school's fitness facilities and Employee Assistance Program support.

About PEGS

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School (PEGS) has approximately 3,000 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 across campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East.

At the heart of all we do at PEGS are our core values, embodied in REACH: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Curiosity and Heart.

We offer a diamond education model,



with co-education in Kindergarten, single-sex education throughout the Junior and Middle School years, and co-education at the Senior School (Larkin Centre) in Years 11 and 12.

Our outstanding staff, facilities and programmes support student wellbeing and learning while developing creative, curious, reflective and courageous young people who are equipped to make a positive contribution to their communities.

PEGS promotes the safety, wellbeing and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with individual needs.

To Apply

Please provide a letter of application, resume and the names of at least two referees to Simone Fisher, Director of Human Resources via the link below.

Please see the position description for further details.

Applications are due by Wednesday 9am 14 October.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may commence interviews prior to the closing date. As such, this advertisement may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage interested applicants to submit their application as soon as possible.

Apply now to join a school community that will inspire, challenge and reward you, so you can impart this to the next generation.

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Julie Starcevic on 0393532***, quoting Ref No. 1156636.

- Position Description

📌 Casual School Canteen Assistant (Keilor East)
🏢 Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School
📍 Keilor East