Canteen Assistant

Canteen Assistant | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Lithgow 12-Month Contract | Part-time (33 hours per fortnight) Hourly paying up to $33.31 + super Access to Fitness Passport & Salary Packaging About the Role St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Lithgow is seeking an energetic and self‑motivated Canteen Assistant to join the school community commencing Term 1, 2026. This position is crucial in ensuring the smooth operations of the canteen while creating a safe, welcoming, and efficient environment for students, staff, and the broader school community. Key Responsibilities Follow strict hygiene procedures (handwashing, gloves, cleaning processes). Maintain a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for fridges, ovens, benches, freezers, cool rooms and more. Prepare food for daily service and lunch orders. Support catering for school and community events. Ensure all surfaces, tools, and equipment are hygienically cleaned and maintained; empty bins and maintain rubbish stations. Provide friendly and efficient customer service. Handle cash and EFT payments. Refill and restock supplies and cleaning materials. Receive stock, check use‑by dates, and assist with stocktake. About You Self‑directed and reliable. Able to use initiative and sound judgement. Experienced in food handling. Friendly, community‑minded, and organised. Committed to maintaining a safe and hygienic workplace. Why Work with Us? Career growth – access to professional development and mentoring programs to help you thrive. Diverse opportunities. Work‑life balance – enjoy the balance of fulfilling work with lifestyle‑friendly benefits. Access to Fitness Passport & salary packaging. 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 traditional nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi and Wailwan, and boasts the beauty of the central west and ori­ana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you. St. Patrick’s School is a Christ‑centered learning environment, inspired by the compassion, love, and kindness exemplified by St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop. With two classes per grade from Kindergarten to Year 6 and an average class size of 20 students, we prioritise personalised attention to meet the unique needs and passions of each child. Our school upholds high expectations for academic achievement and behaviour, fostering respect, good manners, care for others, and wholehearted effort in all endeavours. Through this ethos, we continue to follow in the footsteps of our founding saint, guiding students to live out their faith in daily life. How to Apply If you’re looking to make the next step in your career, we would like 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 (statements of service, transcripts, identification, WWCC, etc). Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm on 1 December 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr