Brisbane Grammar School is a non-denominational boys’ school of about 2000 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.

Our Professional Community
Brisbane Grammar School values the professionalism of our teaching staff and seeks to nurture a dynamic learning culture at the School for both students and staff. The School provides freedom for teachers to be creative and innovative, and to develop and grow our research capacity in pedagogical practice and blended learning. The School’s academic structures support collaboration, with staff working in teams within and across disciplines and between the Middle and Senior Schools. Our teachers model collaborative, lifelong learning, and are supported through generous professional development opportunities and high-quality resources.

About the role
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.

Desirable Skills and Attitudes

• 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.

What can BGS offer you?

•    Competitive hourly rate + Free onsite parking
•    Opportunities for professional development and learning opportunities
•    Access to rewards and benefits via external providers
•    Additional insurance benefits through our Corporate Superannuation Plan for eligible staff
•    State-of-the-art facilities and technology innovation
•    Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
•    Active Staff Social Club including weekly morning teas, and special events
•    Wellbeing Strategy
•    Annual free flu vaccinations

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.

Brisbane Grammar School reserves the right to close the advertisement before the listed closing date.

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