Job description
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
Your role:
As the Canteen Assistant, you will:
* Perform a variety of catering and cleaning activities to ensure the effective operations of the kitchen/canteen.
* Perform duties that adhere to the maintenance of safe and hygienic operations within the kitchen/canteen.
The Canteen Assistant reports to the reports to the Canteen Supervisor on operational matters and to the Business Services Manager on administrative matters pertaining to leave and salary.
Appointments in the public sector are merit-based and will be assessed by looking at what you have donepreviously, the knowledge, skills and experience you have built, your potential for development, and your personalqualities.Responsibilities include:
* Provide quality canteen and catering customer service including food production and food preparation duties, counter service, clearing tables and cleaning duties.
* Provide a clean, hygienic environment for the preparation, storage and safe handling of food.
* Follow procedure regarding food preparation and adhere to daily menu plans.
* Ensure that malfunctioning equipment is reported to the Canteen Supervisor in a prompt manner usingappropriate paper work.
* Operate a cash register and collect money from client groups.
* Follow Workplace Health and Safety Practices to ensure that the canteen and equipment is operated andmaintained in a safe and hygienic manner.
* Promote a safe, secure environment for staff, students and visitors.
* Participate in purpose based networks, team activities, performance management processes and professionaldevelopment and training programs.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
To Apply:
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
* Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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