Tuckshop Convenor

Stella Maris is a primary school of 750 students, located in a rainforest setting at Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast. Staff members are committed to having our students achieve their individual and collective potential through curriculum which is differentiated and learning and teaching which is collaborative, contemporary and high quality.
We offer a wide range of co-curricular activities, including singing and choirs, dance, instrumental music, speech and drama, art, chess and sport as well as many cultural groups and events. The Stella Maris School community is inclusive and welcoming and seeks to live the Gospel message through commitment to the person of Jesus Christ.
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**About the role**
- We are seeking a Tuckshop Convenor for our School to manage the efficient and effective day to day operation of the school tuckshop.**Primary Function**
- Provide a balanced range of nutritional food at a reasonable cost to students and staff within the school, while maintaining a high standard of hygiene in the preparation, presentation and serving of food.
- Coordinate the daily administration of the school tuckshop, supervise tuckshop volunteers;
- Provide quality customer service to students, and staff through professional, timely and cost effective tuckshop services.

**Requirements of this position**:

- Position begins from 7am with a 5hr shift. Service begins at 11:00am
- Current and valid Working with Children Check Blue Card or ability to obtain.
- Food Safety Handling Certificate; desirable.

**The right person will**:

- Genuinely care about children
- Coordinate the daily operation of the school tuckshop and oversee the preparation of food and counter services.
- Be confident and experienced in preparing, baking & cooking to a high standard using fresh ingredients.
- Look at offering healthy menu suggestions, menu planning & development, (includes recipe costings to ensure a profitable & cost-effective menu)
- Be highly organised and can efficiently prepare and serve a high volume of food whilst maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, professionalism of kitchens and health & Safety Standards
- Experience with ordering and stock management.
- Well-developed communication skills, self-motivated and possess the ability to work part of a small team, and autonomously contributing to a positive, supportive, and successful work environment with positive outcomes.
- Oversee and manage volunteers who will help deliver an awesome canteen experience.

**Experience & Skills**:

- Skills and experience in food preparation and advanced knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
- Well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills
- High level of initiative and openness to new technology and processes
- WHS awareness and knowledge of “Smart Choices” Nutrition Program for schools or similar
- Food safety Certificates and have a strong knowledge of food handling & hygiene principles.
- Current working with children blue card.
- An ability to communicate with a range of staff across primary school settingsTo be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.

**Estimated start date**:Commencing July 2023

**Position tenure**:Fixed Term

**Weeks worked**:School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

**Tenure duration **(where Fixed Term)**:Term 3 (10 Weeks) - Replacing Long Service Leave

**Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required**:5 days/week (25 hours/week) - Monday to Friday - negotiable

**Salary level, range or hourly rate**:School Officer Level 3 - $30.97/hour plus Super

**Employment conditions**: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
- _
- Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a _
- commitment to the safeguarding of children_
- and promotes a culture where _
**_student protection is everyone’s responsibility_**:

- . Successful applicants will complete requisite _
- Working With Children (WWC)_
- pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment._
- Equity and inclusion are at the _
- core of our Catholic values_

**Contact**: Mark Ballam

**Contact number**: 409 8900

**Closing date**:18-Jun-2023