Commencement Date: 27 June 2026
Employment Type: Term time, Permanent (22.4 hours per week)
Salary Range: Service Staff Level 1 - $31.17 to $32.17 Gross per hour
Applications close: 5:00pm, 17 June 2026
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 Kitchen Assistant plays a key role in supporting the efficient and safe operation of kitchen and dining services. Working under the direction of the Cook and Kitchen Manager, this position assists with food preparation, meal service, cleaning, and maintaining hygiene standards in accordance with health and safety regulations.
The role involves contributing to the preparation and serving of meals, ensuring appropriate portion control, and minimising food wastage. The Kitchen Assistant is also responsible for maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment, including washing dishes and equipment, disposing of waste, and ensuring the proper use and storage of cleaning chemicals.
This position requires a strong commitment to workplace safety, hygiene and teamwork as well as the ability to follow instructions and maintain a positive, proactive work ethic. The incumbent must also demonstrate appropriate and professional behaviour when interacting with children and others within the environment.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 
Kitchen Assistant Position Description MSB
Lisa Caldwell - Business Manager
P: 4096 1444
E: lcaldwell@cns.catholic.edu.au
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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