Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.
Curro seeks to appoint a Cafeteria Assistant (full-time) at St Dominics in Newcastle to commence duties in September 2026
Vacancy Reference: 29620
Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.
Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.
Key performance areas
Preparation of food and sales
- Prepare and sell food and related products to learners, parents and teachers.
- Assist in the preparation of cooked/warm foods when required.
- Ensure sales are processed correctly and money is handled with care.
- Provide input on product sales to the Cafeteria Supervisor.
- Act as an ambassador when dealing with learners, staff, or the public.
- Assist with special events as needed.
Cleaning, health and safety
- Maintain clean workspaces and equipment.
- Wear appropriate attire when handling food.
- Support the Cafeteria Supervisor with health, safety, and hygiene requirements.
- Adhere to all health and safety standards.
Qualifications, experience and skills
- Minimum requirement: Grade 12 (Matric).
- Advantageous: Formal cooking qualification.
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a Cafeteria/Tuck Shop Assistant.
- Skills: Food hygiene, health and safety, food preparation, numerical skills, time keeping.
- Behavioural attributes: Patience, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, adaptability, proactivity, observant, security minded, strong work ethic.
Closing date: 18 August 2026.
Read more about where you will work
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Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration (if applicable) as part of your online application.
P.S Please view your profile for progress on your application.
If you have not had any feedback from the school within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, accept that you were not successful for this position.
But don’t be dismayed, next time it might be you.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with.
Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment.
NB: Please note that if you are found to apply for two or more positions that you do not qualify for in the least, you will be blocked from the system for 30 days. This is due to a large volume of applicants who are abusing the system.
