Canteen and Uniform Shop Assistant

Xavier College; Town of Gawler; Hybrid; AUD 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Xavier College invites applications for two Canteen and Uniform Shop Assistants on a 12-month fixed-term contract, commencing January 2027. The role supports day-to-day canteen and uniform shop operations across multiple campuses, with shifts 9.00am–2.00pm, three days a week, totaling 15 hours weekly and 41 weeks per school year.

Responsibilities include POS cash handling, food service, stock deliveries, and friendly customer assistance to students, staff and families.

Qualifications

• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work in a busy school environment.
• Strong commitment to customer service and food safety.
• Willingness to support both canteen and uniform shop operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Point of Sale (POS) and EFTPOS terminals to provide friendly service.
• Reconcile daily payments and cash, EFTPOS, and student ID card transactions.
• Count and balance cash and prepare daily banking.
• Open and close the canteen, allowing time for food prep and service.
• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serving.
• Receive and unpack deliveries of food and uniforms; check against orders.
• Maintain hygiene across canteen and uniform shop, meet health standards.
• Support students and families with uniform fittings, sizing and ordering.
• Assist with packing online orders and distributing items to other campuses.
• Contribute to stocktake activities and stock control processes.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

POS operation

Food safety

Tools

POS system

Job description

Position Type: School Operations | Employment Status: Permanent/Ongoing | Classification Level: ESO2

Xavier College is seeking dependable and energetic Canteen and Uniform Shop Assistants to join our team on a 12 month fixed-term contract, commencing January 2027.

Working across our campuses and as part of a collaborative team, this role plays a key part in the day-to-day operations of the Canteen and Uniform Shop, providing customer service to students, staff, and families, while delivering hands‑on support across both service areas.

We have campuses at Gawler Belt (7-12), Two Wells (R-12), Evanston (R-6) and Riverlea Park (opening in 2027). Canteen and Uniform Shop Assistants may be required to work at any of the College's campuses, with work locations and hours determined in accordance with operational requirements.

Two positions are available, each working 15 hours per week across 3 days, from 9.00am to 2.00pm, with availability to work Fridays essential. These positions are offered across 41 weeks of the school year, including the week prior to the commencement of Term 1. Some out-of-hours work may be required during school holiday periods, including stocktakes, uniform fitting days and preparations leading up to the commencement of the school year.

As the Canteen and Uniform Shop Assistant you will work closely with the Canteen and Uniform Shop Manager and Canteen Coordinators to:

• Operating the Point of Sale (POS) system and EFTPOS terminal to provide efficient and friendly customer service
• Reconciling daily payments, including cash, EFTPOS, and student ID card transactions
• Counting and balancing cash, reconciling against POS records, and preparing daily banking
• Opening and closing the canteen, ensuring adequate time for food preparation and service
• Assisting with the preparation, cooking, and serving of food
• Receiving and unpacking deliveries of food and uniforms, checking items against order forms
• Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment across the canteen and uniform shop, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
• Supporting students and families with uniform fittings, sizing, and ordering
• Assisting with packing online orders and distributing items to other campuses
• Contributing to stocktake activities and stock control processes

For a complete list of key responsibilities, please view the Position Information Document.

About You

We are seeking a positive, team‑oriented individual who enjoys working in a busy, student‑focused environment. The successful candidate will be reliable, self‑motivated, and capable of working independently while managing their time effectively. A strong commitment to customer service, food safety, hygiene, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness is essential to this role, along with a willingness to support both canteen and uniform shop operations.

Why join us?

At Xavier College, we are more than a workplace; we are a community. We provide a supportive and values‑drive work environment where respect, understanding, affection and humour guide our actions. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and wellbeing of children and young people in a nurturing educational environment, with support for professional growth and a collaborative team culture. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, families and the wider community.

https://www.xavier.catholic.edu.au/about/values-vision/

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