Canteen Manager

2 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia Woden Community Service Full time

We’ve provided community-based services at **Woden Community Service**(WCS) across Canberra for over 50 years. Our vision of “a caring community where everyone belongs” drives everything we do, supported by our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity, and Social Justice.

We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including housing and mental health services.

As part of our **Social Enterprise** team, you’ll play a key role in a meaningful initiative that provides hands-on training and nationally recognised competencies to young individuals facing employment barriers. Our team delivers professional services across canteens, catering, while fostering skill development in a supportive workplace.

Are you passionate about cooking and eager to grow your kitchen skills alongside experienced professionals? We are looking for an enthusiastic **Canteen Manager** who will be responsible for the management and operation of our school canteen.

**Our Offer**:

- Permanent part time appointment (up to 30 hours/week).
- Salary of $60,639.58 pa (pro-rata) plus 11.5% superannuation. _Please note the salary is Pro Rated based on working 40 weeks a year and part-time during school terms only._
- Salary packaging (up to $15,899 per year) plus meal and entertainment cards.
- National EAP Service.
- 12 weeks paid parental leave.
- 15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full and part-time employees.
- Enjoy exclusive discounts and everyday savings on essentials at leading Australian retailers such as Woolworths and Coles, all through our Flare Benefits program.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Plan, organise, and monitor the day-to-day operations of the canteen, including management of canteen assistants and volunteers.
- Induct and train canteen staff and provide direction through clear and effective plans, policies and procedures.
- Ensure staff respond to customers’ needs, provide high quality customer service, and ensure effective response to complaints and incidents that may arise.
- Maintain daily record-keeping, counting, recording and reconciling the daily takings.

**Experience & Qualifications**:

- Demonstrated ability to lead a team.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality service.
- Ability to establish and maintain networks.
- Knowledge of food safety and WHS legislation.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate well and drive continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated high level of written skills, including the ability to complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated understanding of professional boundaries, privacy and confidentiality.
- Current Driver’s license and have access to a roadworthy, registered and comprehensively insured vehicle for work purposes.

**_To be eligible for employment, you must have an active Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card, working rights in Australia, and be willing to undertake background checks required for the position, including a National Police Check._**

**Closing Date**:COB 21 July 2025


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