CANTEEN ASSISTANT

WAUCHOPE PUBLIC SCHOOL CANTEEN; Wauchope; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Wauchope Public School Canteen in Wauchope, NSW is seeking a Canteen Assistant for a casual role. Approximately 1 day per week, about 6 hours, with responsibilities including operating canteen equipment, serving customers, taking orders, and maintaining hygiene.

The role requires a Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain one), strong communication skills with students, staff and parents, reliability, physical stamina, and a current working with children check.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Excellent communication with students, staff and parents.
• Reliability and punctuality with consistent attendance.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift items.
• Friendly, patient and service-oriented customer approach.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team under supervision.
• Current working with children check.

Responsibilities

• Operating canteen equipment safely and maintaining proper food handling practices at all times.
• Serving customers in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner during service periods.
• Taking orders and processing payments.
• Maintaining a clean and hygienic working environment, including washing dishes, utensils, and surfaces.
• Restocking ingredients, supplies, and serving materials as needed.
• Following all food safety and hygiene regulations, including proper storage and temperature control.
• Daily, weekly and end term cleaning.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Customer service

Physical stamina

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Working with Children Check

Job description

We are seeking a Canteen Assistant to join the team at Wauchope Public School Canteen in Wauchope, NSW. This is a casual position that plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of our school canteen.

Key responsibilities

Operating canteen equipment safely and maintaining proper food handling practices at all times

Serving customers in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner during service periods

Taking orders and processing payments

Maintaining a clean and hygienic working environment, including washing dishes, utensils, and surfaces

Restocking ingredients, supplies, and serving materials as needed

Following all food safety and hygiene regulations, including proper storage and temperature control

Daily, weekly and end term cleaning

What we're looking for

Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices, with a current Food Safety Certificate or willingness to obtain one

Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact positively with students, staff, and parents

Reliability and punctuality, with a commitment to consistent attendance

Physical capability to stand for extended periods, lift and carry items

A friendly, patient, and service-oriented approach to customer

Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team under supervision

Current working with children check

1 day per week approx 6 hours