Yeronga State High School is seeking a proactive and organised Canteen Assistant to support the running of the school cafe.
This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.66 FTE), 50 hours per fortnight.

About Us:

Our school's vision is 'Quality Pathways to Success'. This vision is simple yet powerful and is predicated on high standards, solid foundations, innovative practices, robust traditions and the agreed values of: quality, harmony, and sustainability.

About the Role:

Our Café is open Monday to Friday and offers early morning and morning tea services to staff and students.

Your opportunity as the Canteen Assistant, you will:

- Carry out catering and cleaning duties to ensure the efficient operation of the canteen while maintaining safe and hygienic practices.

Your role Responsibilities include:

- Provide quality canteen and catering services, including food preparation, barista coffee and customer service.
- Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic environment in line with food safety and workplace health and safety.
- Promote a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, students and visitors.

Please refer to the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Additional Requirements

- Ability to perform manual tasks, including setting up equipment,



stock management and moving tables/chairs

About You:

It would be highly desirable to have the following knowledge, skills and attributes:

- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to show initiative.
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices is highly desirable.
- Qualifications in Hospitality (e.g. Certificate II in Hospitality or Commercial Cookery) are advantageous but not essential.

Interested? To Apply:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
- Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.

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.

Contact Name: Natalie PAVLAKIS, Business Manager (07) 3249 1***

Closing Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026

📌 Canteen Assistant - Yeronga State High School
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Yeronga