St John's CPS, Dubbo
Co-educational, years K-6
Permanent, Part Time (50 hours/fortnight) 
Commencing: Term 2 2025

About the Role
The Canteen Assistant is a member of the School Support team. The role provides support and assistance in the Canteen and is responsible to the Office Manager and Principal.

We are seeking a Canteen Assistant who understands and commits to supporting the mission and ethos of Catholic education within the school by:

• Following hygiene procedures- including, but not limited to- regular hand washing, wearing gloves and cleaning processes
• Food preparation for service including lunch orders
• Food preparation for catering events within the community
• Washing, cleaning and preparing surfaces and resources to safely handle food and food preparation items
• Customer service and money handling including EFT
• Refill and restock supplies for sale, as well as, cleaning products and service materials
• Empty bins and rubbish stations as required
• Lead and support canteen assistants and volunteers to ensure a positive and productive working environment.
• Receival of stock, checking products regularly for use by and engaging in regular stocktakes

About You (selection criteria)
We are looking for someone who an address the following selection criteria:

• Statement of Attainment in Food Safety Supervision (essential)
• Hold a current Employee Working with Children Check
• Previous experience in a food handling/preparation setting
• Current First Aid Certificate (desirable)
• Experience in ordering/catering
• Experience with the Healthy Canteen Guideline

 About Our Offer

• A great opportunity to make a difference in students’ lives
• Positive, engaging, and supportive culture
• Term work only, be paid through the holidays
• Hospitality role with the perks of school hours

About Us
Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

St John’s Catholic Primary School is a K-6 primary school located in the vibrant regional city of Dubbo, boasting over 50 years of providing quality Catholic education. Being an integral part of St Brigid’s Parish, Catholic values and traditions are taught in a formal religious education program and are a guide for all that we do. By providing a nurturing and supportive environment, the school aims to foster the growth and well-being of its students. St John’s prides itself on providing a very rich and comprehensive curriculum, complemented by a wide range of co-curricular activities. The school balances its formal curriculum with an emphasis on creativity, performing arts and sport.

Click here to learn more about St John’s Catholic Primary School, Dubbo.

How to Apply
If you think this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement
• Contact details of appropriate referees
• All supporting documentation (transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)

Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 26 March 2025.

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on 02 6882 2677.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.

 Applicant Information Pack