Food Services Assistant – Tuckshop

About the RoleSt Peters Lutheran College is seeking a dedicated and reliable Tuckshop Assistant to join our Food Services team. Working across the Senior School Café and Upper Primary Tuckshop, you will assist with food preparation, customer service, catering support, and daily operations to ensure an efficient and high-quality service. This permanent term-time position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a team environment, values excellent customer service, and takes pride in maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards. Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and assemble food and beverages in accordance with menu requirements and food safety standards.Provide friendly and efficient customer service to students, staff, and visitors.Process cash, EFTPOS, and online orders accurately through the point-of-sale system.Assist with stock receipting, rotation, replenishment, and inventory control activities.Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across food preparation, service, and dining areas.Support the Food Services team during busy service periods while adhering to College policies and procedures.What You BringDemonstrated knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of, safe food handling practices, food hygiene requirements, and the use of PPE.Previous experience in a food service, catering, hospitality, tuckshop, café, or similar customer-facing food environment (preferred).Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety requirements and safe food handling procedures.Strong customer service skills with the ability to engage positively with students, staff, and visitors.Proven interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise tasks during busy service periods.Demonstrated ability to use initiative and maintain professional presentation standards.Physical capacity to undertake the requirements of the role, including manual handling tasks.Current Blue Card (or the ability to obtain and maintain one) and the right to work in Australia.Commitment to the College's Christian ethos and values.About UsSt Peters Lutheran College is a Co-Educational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church located on 52 acres just 7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Established in 1945, St Peters has developed an enviable reputation in academic scholarship, pastoral care, and breadth of co-curricular programs, through which it seeks to provide an exceptional student experience. Together, academic staff and corporate staff provide an outstanding educational environment for students to grow and flourish.How to ApplyTo apply, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Position Description by clicking on the Apply button provided. Applications close at 10:00am on  Thursday 3 September 2026.If you have any questions, please contact People and Culture on 07 3377 6583 or at peopleandculture@stpeters.qld.eduA copy of the Position Description can be found below.For more information about working at St Peters Lutheran College and the benefits on offer, please visit www.stpeters.qld.edu.au.Position Description AUD Indooroopilly 4068

Food Services Assistant - Tuckshop

  • Join a collaborative team playing a vital role in student wellbeing
  • Develop your skills in a busy school environment
  • Indooroopilly location with great transport links

About the Role

St Peters Lutheran College is seeking a dedicated and reliable Tuckshop Assistant to join our Food Services team. Working across the Senior School Café and Upper Primary Tuckshop, you will assist with food preparation, customer service, catering support, and daily operations to ensure an efficient and high-quality service. This permanent term-time position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a team environment, values excellent customer service, and takes pride in maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards. 

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and assemble food and beverages in accordance with menu requirements and food safety standards.
  • Provide friendly and efficient customer service to students, staff, and visitors.
  • Process cash, EFTPOS, and online orders accurately through the point-of-sale system.
  • Assist with stock receipting, rotation, replenishment, and inventory control activities.
  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across food preparation, service, and dining areas.
  • Support the Food Services team during busy service periods while adhering to College policies and procedures.
What You Bring
  • Demonstrated knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of, safe food handling practices, food hygiene requirements, and the use of PPE.
  • Previous experience in a food service, catering, hospitality, tuckshop, café, or similar customer-facing food environment (preferred).
  • Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety requirements and safe food handling procedures.
  • Strong customer service skills with the ability to engage positively with students, staff, and visitors.
  • Proven interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise tasks during busy service periods.
  • Demonstrated ability to use initiative and maintain professional presentation standards.
  • Physical capacity to undertake the requirements of the role, including manual handling tasks.
  • Current Blue Card (or the ability to obtain and maintain one) and the right to work in Australia.
  • Commitment to the College's Christian ethos and values.

About Us

St Peters Lutheran College is a Co-Educational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church located on 52 acres just 7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Established in 1945, St Peters has developed an enviable reputation in academic scholarship, pastoral care, and breadth of co-curricular programs, through which it seeks to provide an exceptional student experience. Together, academic staff and corporate staff provide an outstanding educational environment for students to grow and flourish.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Position Description by clicking on the Apply button provided. Applications close at 10:00am on  Thursday 3 September 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact People and Culture on 07 3377 6583 or at peopleandculture@stpeters.qld.edu

A copy of the Position Description can be found below.

For more information about working at St Peters Lutheran College and the benefits on offer, please visit www.stpeters.qld.edu.au.

Eligibility requirements to work within a Queensland School

All Teachers in Queensland must be registered to teach with the QCT. To find out more about teacher registration requirements and processes please go to the QCT website here. 

All other employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card please go to the Blue Card Services website here.