Commencement Date: Shifts available from Term 2 (20 April 2026)
Employment Type: Casual (as required). Cook shifts are Monday - Sunday between 7am and 7pm
Salary Range: Services Staff Level 3 - $42.71 - $44.52 Gross per hour (casual loaded rate)
Closing Date for Applications: Monday, 23 March 2026 at 3.00 pm
Please note applications for casual roles may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. These positions may be filled prior to the closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.
Mount St Bernard College is located at Herberton, 1.5 hours from Cairns on the Atherton Tablelands. Established in 1921 by the Sisters of Mercy as a day and boarding school, the College enjoys a proud history and a rich tradition.
The Sisters of Mercy began their educational ministry in the Herberton district over 100 years ago with the opening of St Patrick’s Parish Catholic primary school in 1910. Responding to the changing educational needs in far north Queensland, the original Sisters of Mercy Boarding School, St Mary’s Cooktown, was moved to Herberton in 1921. The Sisters of Mercy gifted the college to the Diocese of Cairns in February 2006 and it is now administered by Cairns Catholic Education Services.
The Catholic Education Community – Diocese of Cairns, is a partnership between Catholic Education Services and twenty-nine schools. The Bishop of Cairns delegates responsibility for the leadership and strategic management of this system of 29 schools to the Executive Director of Catholic Education.
The college has approximately 149 students, 77% of which are First Nations Students, with a combination of boarders and day students.
A full catering service is provided for boarders, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, together with morning and afternoon tea.
The Cook assists the Kitchen Manager to maintain the smooth and efficient operations of the kitchen in line with Australian Standards. The Cook assists in the creation of interesting and nutritious meals for young people who are boarding along with residential and other staff. The Cook performs all tasks involved in preparation, cooking and serving of meals. The Cook must be knowledgeable in different cooking equipment and techniques and have a willingness to learn. The Cook also assists with catering for a variety of school-based functions during the year. Shifts are on a rostered basis Monday to Sunday between 7am and 7pm.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Description: 
2025 Cook Position Description MSB.pdf
CEDC