Canteen Manager

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Hospitality and Tourism

Reference: 1457538

**Selection Criteria**:
SC1. Experience as a Canteen Manager/Supervisor, or similar position in the food industry.

SC2. Demonstrated ability to lead, plan, organise and control the day-to-day operations of a canteen (or similar) including financial management.

SC3. High level of written and verbal communication skills.

SC4. Competent computer skills, along with the ability to use social media and other outlets as a form of communication with the school community.

**Role**:
The Canteen Manager's main objective will be to coordinate the effective and safe operation of the school canteen, ensuring that healthy food and drink options are provided to students and staff, and that the canteen remains viable. The Canteen Manager will be responsible for directing and supervising volunteers.

**Responsibilities**:
The responsibilities of this position will be: The Canteen is open 5 days per week during school terms, with time for preparation and administration included in the weekly hours.

We are Looking for:
Organised, efficient, honest, cheerful and uses initiative

Knowledge of food preparation and related health standards

Able to control the day-to-day operations of the canteen including finance

Ability to direct volunteers effectively and respectfully

Experience dealing with suppliers, ordering and exercising stock control

**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:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

**Location Profile**:
Thomastown Secondary College has a unique and proud history. Designed in 1971 on a mini-school model with a strong focus on engagement and student voice, we have retained our core values while responding to the changing needs of our community and that of the broader society. Central to our core values is the pursuit of Individual Excellence for each member of the College and this is embedded in our rich learning environment which values and supports diversity, excellence and teamwork. We foster a spirit of mutual respect and support, where every student is expected to strive to reach his or her potential. The College mission is to empower students to develop strong social, emotional and academic skills essential for all citizens in this global world and we encourage all students to participate in shaping and improving our learning environment while taking every opportunity to participate in enrichment and extension programs.

Founded on the understanding that effective schools are centred on the individual student as a learner and as a person, the vertically structured curriculum and distinct teaching teams in each of the Year 7-10 mini-schools allows enrichment at all year levels and in all learning areas. Underpinning this belief is the unique Home Group structure, which provides each student with the same teacher-mentor from Year 7 to Year 10. This supports a dynamic partnership between students, Home Group teacher and parents and provides continuity and effective monitoring of the social, emotional and academic needs of each student.

The College provides senior education for all students in a comprehensive and inclusive structure. A separate senior mini-school supports an adult approach to learning. Students complete their VCE, selecting from a variety of models on offer including a combinations with VET, Work Placements and three
- year programs. This flexibility allows students to complete their VCE to their best standard while also allowing them to meet the financial and personal needs of their families and their individual circumstances. The VCE successful completion rate and the percentage of students taking up tertiary offers are above the State median.

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