Hospitality Attendant

The School
Brisbane Grammar School is a non-denominational boys’ school of about 1800 students (Years 5 to12) overlooking the Brisbane CBD. The School maintains a 150-year strong tradition of academic excellence, extensive cocurricular activities and student wellbeing programs. We are fortunate to have a team of dedicated and professional staff who provide an exceptional learning environment responsive to the needs of our students.  

About the role of Hospitality Attendant
To produce and maintain high quality standards of food preparation and service within the controlled cost parameters. Assist with all catering within Brisbane Grammar School contributing to the overall performance of the department. Assisting to the general hygiene and cleanliness of the work area to meet the highest standards.

• Casual position - Rostered to meet the operational needs.  
• Flexibility in start/finish times, and days of work due to catering requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all aspects of the day-to-day operations are technically correct and within established guidelines. 
• Commitment to produce product and service of the highest quality.
• To be professional and to get the Job done effectively and efficiently.
• To follow established standards and be consistent at what we do
• To communicate and present ourselves effectively.
• To actively contribute to a broad service to our customers, clients, and school community
• To clean and maintain all food and beverage areas within the school.
• To work cohesively and productively within your team
• To be cost conscious
• To regard health and safety of staff and visitors to the school as a priority
• To attend meetings and participate in training programs when requested. 

Additional Information / Other Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform duties, also aid and undertake any duties within the role as directed by the Catering Manager
• Flexibility to work and meet the demands/needs of the catering department. 
• Assist with the control of quality and quantity of goods purchased.
• Ensure standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety are met.
• Willingness to learn more to improve job performance.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• General cleaning duties
• Basic food handling
• Food and beverage service
• Meet all work demands and requirements.
• Punctuality 
• Work availability

Required Licenses / Certifications

• A positive notice and a blue card through the Public Safety Business Agency (PSBA).
• Chemical safety and handling 
• Workplace hygiene procedures
• Occupational health and safety
• Food Safety Certification
• Covid Safe Training 

Hours of work
This position is casual, and hours are rostered to meet the operational needs weekdays including weekends.

Essential Skills / Competencies

• Knowledge of Food and beverage procedures and processes
• Ability to work within a diverse team environment. 
• Follow directions toward portion control, cooking standards, and wastage.
• Health and Safety awareness of food and beverage service
• Maintain good client and staff relationships. 
• Kitchen cleaning duties: ensuring correctly selected chemicals and methods are used for cleaning crockery, cutlery, pots and machinery.  
• Manage workflow demands and processes.
• Flexibility to workload and demands. 
• Understanding of proper storage and handling.

Desirable Skills and Attitudes

• Worked in a diverse food environment.
• Previous wait staff or hotel experience
• Hospitality customer service principles
• Housekeeping experience and chemical handling
• Positive response to requests
• Work with minimal supervision
• Getting the Job done “nothing is too much trouble” attitude
• Courteous and respectful towards each and everyone
• Consistent, punctual, and reliable
• Ability to follow instructions.

Application process
Brisbane Grammar School recognises the value of diverse thinking and we encourage qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. To better understand what it means to join BGS, please review the information on our website and social media accounts before submitting your application. You should also familiarise yourself with our key policies and procedures available on the School website, which may assist you during the recruitment process.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment. Candidates must disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children.