Canteen Officer

Posted: 16/09/2025
- Closing Date: 03/10/2025
- Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
- Location: Morisset
- Job Category: School Support Staff (Ancillary)

**Join the Heart of Our School - Canteen Officer Wanted**

**St John Vianney Primary School, Morisset** is on the lookout for a friendly, organised and community-minded **Canteen Officer** to join our team in **2026** This is a **Permanent Part Time role (10 hours per week)** — perfect for someone who loves food, kids, and creating a warm, welcoming space at the heart of the school.

Our canteen is more than just a place to grab lunch — it's a hub of connection, smiles, and nourishment. We're looking for someone who can bring energy, creativity and care to the role, helping us serve up delicious meals and snacks that fuel learning and fun.

**Why you'll love working with us**:

- Be part of a **supportive and caring school community** that values every member of the team.
- Enjoy a **modern, well-equipped environment** with beautiful grounds, collaborative learning spaces, and a vibrant student culture.
- Make a real impact in the daily lives of students — your work helps them thrive
- Flexibility and consistency — 10 hours a week gives you balance while staying connected.

**What we're looking for**:

- A passion for food and service.
- Great organisational skills and a friendly, welcoming attitude.
- Someone who enjoys working with children and being part of a school community.
- Basic food handling knowledge

Whether you're a seasoned canteen pro or someone looking to get involved in a meaningful way, we'd love to hear from you.

**Come be the friendly face behind the counter — and a key part of our school's heartbeat**

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.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA**
- 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
- Current Food Supervisor Certificate
- 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 (T&C's apply)
- 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
- Leave Portability (T&C's Apply)

**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 for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

**Applications close: Friday 3rd October 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._