Canteen Officer - Kurri Kurri

Introduction:
Holy Spirit Primary School, Kurri Kurri is seeking a Permanent Part Time (7 hours per week) Canteen Officer to join the team January 2025.

Holy Spirit Primary School, Kurri Kurri is located in the beautiful Hunter Valley area of New South Wales catering for students from Year 3 to Year 6. Surrounded by verdant countryside, Kurri Kurri is known to have the largest display of murals in mainland Australia. The region is full of activities catering to various lifestyle types and only 35 minutes outside of the Newcastle CBD. A school of 190, Holy Spirit Primary School strive to create an inclusive community of dedicated to the intellectual, emotional, social, physical, spiritual and educational development of each child.

Description:
POSITION DESCRIPTION

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.

The Canteen Officer will support the development of strong relationships within the school community in particular with the students, parents and volunteers, teachers and other school personnel.

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
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 Paul Diane Murphy on Tel: (02) 49372165 or via email: diane.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 close: Monday 6th January 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.