Casual Canteen Assistant
Employment
Casual, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
K12
Closing date
14 October 2026
Posted 12 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
423.8
286.9 teaching · 136.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
10.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
2,913
Language other than English
33%
Girls vs boys
1,441 girls · 1,472 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
The Role
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is seeking experienced and committed Canteen Assistants to join the School Canteen at the Essendon and Moonee Ponds campuses in casual positions, assisting with the production, preparation, service, and sale of food and beverages, as well as canteen cleaning duties.
We currently have casual positions available, with working hours between 8am to 2pm on weekdays, during term times only, when students are in attendance.
The successful candidate will have a strong focus on customer service, experience in food services and preparation (sandwich-making experience preferable) and cash handling, and have a certificate in food safety handling and first aid, or willingness to complete training prior to commencement. An ability to work additional hours as required would be of benefit.
Applicants are also required to:
- demonstrate their commitment to student safety, care and wellbeing, including a commitment to child safety, demonstrating an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children with diverse needs and backgrounds
- hold permanent Australian residency or a work visa
- hold a valid and current employee Working With Children Check and be eligible to work in Australia
About PEGS
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School (PEGS) has approximately 3,000 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 across campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East.
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