Canteen Officer

Posted: 11/09/2025

Closing Date: 18/09/2025

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Rutherford

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

St Paul's Primary School, Rutherford is seeking a Temporary Part Time (10 hours per week) Canteen Assistant to join the team in October 2025
If you are a friendly, reliable, and community-minded Canteen Assistant, we would love for you to join our team in a temporary part-time role beginning October 2025 and running up to July 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the daily buzz of school life, helping to keep our canteen running smoothly and serving up smiles alongside nutritious meals.

Job Description

The Canteen Officer is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day operations of the school canteen including opening and closing the canteen and preparing and selling menu items as per the canteen menu.
The position requires the ability to follow relevant food handling and money handling policies in addition to maintaining a cooperative working environment and provide a friendly, customer focused service to students and staff within the school community.
The Canteen Officer will support the development of strong relationships within the school community in particular with the students, parents and volunteers, teachers and other school personnel.
The Canteen Manager is responsible for the profitable management and operation of the school canteen according to the relevant policies, procedures and WHS legislation.
The Canteen Manager will support the development of strong relationships within the school community in particular with the students, parents and volunteers, teachers and other school personnel.

Desired Skills and Experience

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
Canteen Officer Level 3

Demonstrated understanding of current Work, Health and Safety requirements.
Knowledge of preparation, proper storage and disposal of food.
Knowledge of cleaning, and hand hygiene.
Practical experience in the operation of a café or canteen.
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment and the ability to achieve organisational and team values, goals and objectives and to behave professionally.
Experience in handling cash.

Canteen Manager Level 3 A

Experience in food preparation and service setting.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated customer service skills particularly with children.
Demonstrated skills in operating a food business.
Demonstrated ability to supervise a small team and to show appropriate initiative.
Demonstrated time management skills and ability to control day-today operations.
Experience with volunteers and parent groups.
Knowledge of basic financial management systems.
Understanding of work health and safety and ability to meet legislative requirements.
Demonstrated computer literacy using Microsoft Office applications.
Experience in food safety and handling.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Food Handling Certificate (Canteen Officer and Canteen Manger)
Current Food Supervisor Certificate (Canteen Manager)
Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Training and staff development programs
Paid parental leave for eligible employees
Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Sharna Taranto, Acting Principal on Tel: (02) 4932 8605 or via email: sharna.taranto@mn.catholic.edu.au
TO APPLY

Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications close: Thursday 18th September 2025 at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect.
It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement.
Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

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