About the Role As a Kitchen Hand at Sheldon College, you will play an important role in supporting our busy College kitchen. Key responsibilities include: Washing and sanitising dishes, utensils, and equipment. Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment. Assisting with general cleaning and tidying tasks as required. Supporting the catering team during daily service and special events. Taking on additional shifts for College functions and events when available. This position offers approximately 13 hours per fortnight, with opportunities for extra hours during peak periods. Why work at Sheldon College? Sheldon College has proudly been named an Employer of Choice in Education for 2025 , a testament to our commitment to creating a supportive, rewarding, and dynamic workplace. We believe that People Make the Difference , and we invest in our staff through industry-leading benefits that promote Financial, Health and Wellbeing, Social, Family, and Professional Growth. Our leading, comprehensive benefits include: Above Award remuneration. Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Co-Contribution. College-paid Parental Leave. 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families. Corporate discounts including Health Insurance, Gym and Optometry. Employee fee discounts at our on-site Early Learning Centre and Prep–12 College. Staff Wellness Program and Staff Wellness Committee. Paid Staff Study and Scholarship Program. Funded Professional Development with supported release time. Paid Staff Pop Up Health clinics on site every Term including Massage, Skin Checks, Flu Vacc and body scans. Coffee & Cake Days each term, with regular team BBQs and lunches. Staffroom essentials: bread, raisin toast, condiments, tea, coffee, milk. About you You’re someone who enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment. You’re organised and reliable. You’ll thrive in a team setting but can also work independently to get things done. To be successful in this role, you will bring: Experience working in a kitchen - within a school, childcare, or café environment would be ideal. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work efficiently under pressure. A keen eye for detail, with high standards for presentation, hygiene, and quality. A friendly, approachable nature and the ability to build positive relationships with staff, students, and parents. Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check). About Us Sheldon College is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational College situated in Redland City, catering for students from 15 months of age through to Year 12. We provide a first-class curriculum in the academic, sporting and cultural arenas with access to state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, resource centres and studios, as well as cultural, performing arts and sporting facilities. Our staff are our most valuable investment. Every member plays a key role in delivering excellence in education. We deliver on our commitment to provide outstanding education in a safe, secure learning environment, underpinned by our philosophy of Love, Laughter and Learning.
