Canteen Assistant

**Overview**:
**Work type**:Part time

**Salary**:Salary not specified

**Grade**:Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

**Occupation**: Hospitality and Tourism

**Location**: Bass Coast

**Reference**: 1468314

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

**SC2** Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

**SC3** Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

**SC4** Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

**SC5** Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

**SC6** A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

**Role**:
**School Canteen Assistant - Education Support Level 1, Range 2**

This role is essential for supporting the smooth running of a school¿s food services, ensuring students have access to healthy and safe food options while fostering a positive, efficient environment.

An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

**Responsibilities**:
**Key Responsibilities**:
**Food Preparation and Serving**:
Assist in preparing, cooking, and serving food to students, staff, and visitors.

Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene during preparation, handling, and serving.

Provide excellent customer service by interacting with students and staff in a friendly and helpful manner.

Assist in receiving deliveries and restocking items as needed.

Help organize and store food and supplies according to health and safety guidelines.

Ensure the canteen area is kept clean and hygienic at all times, including wiping down surfaces, cleaning utensils, and maintaining cleanliness in food preparation areas.

Follow all Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures.

**Compliance with Health and Safety Standards**:
Adhere to all relevant food safety regulations, including correct food handling, storage, and cleanliness procedures.

Monitor food expiry dates and take necessary actions to dispose of or rotate stock accordingly.

Work closely with the Canteen Manager to ensure smooth daily operations.

Assist in menu planning, setting prices, and suggesting food or snack options to meet student preferences and dietary requirements.

**Teamwork and Communication**:
Work effectively as part of a team to ensure that tasks are completed efficiently and in a timely manner.

Communicate with teachers, students, and other staff to meet their needs and expectations.

**Who May Apply**:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

**EEO AND OHS Commitment**:
**Child Safe Standards**:
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
**DE Values**:
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
**Other Information**:
**The following are required for this position**:

- Qualifications in food safety and handling
- Working With Children Check (Employee)

**Hours**:
11.00 am to 2.30 pm - Monday to Friday

**Conditions of Employment**:

- All staff employed by