St Bernard's Catholic School, Berowra Heights is currently seeking an experience Canteen Employee. This is a temporary part-time opportunity working 12 hours a fortnight to commencing on 28 January 2027.

The Canteen Employee supports the day-to-day operations of the school canteen in accordance with Catholic Schools Broken Bay (CSBB) protocols and relevant government regulations. This role requires strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with a commitment to providing a safe, healthy, and welcoming canteen environment for students, staff, and the wider school community. The Canteen Assistant contributes to food preparation and service, maintains high standards of hygiene and food safety, and assists in ensuring the smooth operation of the canteen.

Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?

We value our teachers and school leaders so they can best support every student entrusted to our care to learn and flourish. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique benefits to our staff:

- Higher pay: We have recently finalised our CSBB Enterprise Agreement which guarantees your pay will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education
- More time: We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with team-oriented planning time (CPT), in addition to the usual release from face-to-face
- Staff voice: Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work
- Staff School Fee Discounts: Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children's school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE
- Wellbeing Support: we provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.

Specific Criteria

- Able to take responsibility for all areas of canteen operations




- Ordering and maintaining stock
- Online ordering
- Food storage and preparation
- Maintaining a clean canteen
- Up to date knowledge of food handling requirements
- Able to facilitate healthy eating program in line with Healthy School Canteens
- Must love working with children

Qualifications and Requirements - The following qualifications must be completed prior to commencement of the role (not provided by the school): Food Safety Supervisor Certificate – as required by the NSW Food Authority. HLTAID012 First Aid in an Education and Care Setting, including current certification in: Asthma Management Anaphylaxis Awareness and Emergency Response Personal Attributes

About us

We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern Beaches and the North Shore. Students are engaged, empowered and inspired to become their best selves. Our 43 schools all promote faith, learning and wellbeing in the pursuit of our system wide Strategy, Shaping Tomorrow: Together in Faith. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways.

How do I apply?

Applications should include:

- A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing why you are interested in the role and addressing each of the specific criteria listed above; and
- A current resume

Application Closing Date: COB, Tuesday, 11 November 2026.

Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position.

At Catholic Schools Broken Bay, child safety is paramount. Our commitment is for our school communities to be spaces where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to grow and flourish. We actively seek individuals who recognise and are willing to commit to safeguarding as a shared responsibility.

📌 Canteen Employee (Berowra Heights)
🏢 St Bernard'S Catholic School
📍 Berowra Heights