Canteen Manager - Chisholm

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Introduction:
St Bede's Catholic College, Chisholm, is on the lookout for an exceptional Canteen Manager (38 hours per week) to join the team in 2026 on a permanent basis.

️ Join a vibrant school community and bring warmth, efficiency, and great food to our students and staff.

A fantastic opportunity is available for a Permanent Full-Time Canteen Manager to oversee the daily operations of our school canteen. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in food service, a warm and professional approach, and the ability to lead a small team with confidence and care.

The Canteen Manager is responsible for the efficient and profitable operation of the school canteen, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, WHS legislation, and school policies. The role involves preparing and serving food, managing stock and volunteers, and creating a welcoming environment for students and staff.

Key Skills & Experience:
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Proven experience in food preparation and service

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Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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Excellent customer service, especially with children

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Ability to operate a small food business

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Skilled in supervising a team and showing initiative

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Effective time management and operational control

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Experience working with volunteers and parent groups

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Basic financial management knowledge

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Understanding of WHS and legislative compliance

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Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office

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Knowledge of food safety and handling procedures

What You’ll Bring:
A friendly, reliable presence in the school community, a commitment to quality service, and the ability to foster strong relationships with students, staff, parents, and volunteers.

Description:
POSITION DESCRIPTION

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.

Skills and Experiences:
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.
• Demonstrated computer literacy using Microsoft Office applications.
• 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 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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact John Murphy, Principal on Tel: (02) 4088 8222 or via email: john.murphy@mn.catholic.edu.au

TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND

• 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.

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.

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: Sunday 9th 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.