Food Services Assistant – Kitchen Hand
Food Services Assistant - Kitchen Hand
- Contribute to a leading independent school's Food Services team
- Develop your skills across food preparation and customer service
- Indooroopilly location with great transport links
St Peters Lutheran College is seeking a dedicated and reliable Kitchen Hand to join our Food Services team. Working across Senior School Café and the Upper Primary Tuckshop, you will support food handling, customer service, catering activities, and daily retail operations while maintaining high standards of food safety and service. This permanent term-time position is suited to an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering a professional and welcoming experience for students, staff, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities- Provide friendly and efficient customer service, including taking orders and serving customers.
- Prepare, package, and label food products in accordance with food safety requirements.
- Operate espresso coffee machines and assist with beverage preparation.
- Process point-of-sale transactions, cash handling, and retail sales accurately.
- Set up, stock, and maintain retail service areas, including the Upper Primary Tuckshop.
- Support food production activities and comply with the College's food safety and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Demonstrated knowledge of food safety, food handling, and hygiene practices within a food service environment.
- Previous experience in food services, hospitality, catering, café, tuckshop, or retail food operations (preferred).
- An I'm Alert Food Safety Certificate or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement.
- Experience providing quality customer service to a diverse range of customers and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety requirements, safe chemical handling, and safe use of catering equipment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Proven ability to prioritise tasks, work flexibly, and meet deadlines in a busy retail food setting.
- Physical capacity to perform the inherent requirements of the role, including manual handling activities.
- 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 AM on Friday 18 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.