Canteen Manager

Posted: 22/03/2024- Closing Date: 25/03/2024- Job Type: Temporary- Location: Adamstown- Job Category: School Support Staff (Ancillary)St Columba's Primary School, Adamstown is seeking a Temporary Part Time Canteen Manager (12hrs per fortnight) to join the team for Terms 2 - 4, 2024.

St Columba's Primary School, Adamstown, is an extraordinary primary school with a long tradition of delivering quality educational experiences for students. The strong school community enjoys a beautiful setting close to the city of Newcastle and its stunning beaches, while providing a balanced education that focuses on the academic, social, physical and spiritual needs of its students.

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 Manager Level 3A
- 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.
- 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 2020.

**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**

**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.

**Applications close: Monday 25th March 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._