Canteen Manager

Catholic Education; Cooma; Hybrid; AUD 62,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave 24 weeks

Parental leave 14 weeks

Professional development

Wellbeing program Flourish

Internal transfers

Ski programs

Job summary

St Patrick's Parish School in Cooma, NSW, is seeking a part-time Canteen Manager to run the school canteen three days a week (Mon, Wed, Fri). You will handle food preparation, orders, stock control and ensure compliance with food safety standards in a friendly, values-driven Catholic education setting.

This role offers a contract until July 2027 with salary around $68,915 FTE plus superannuation; generous parental leave and professional development support are available through the school's

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualification or Certificate III.
• NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• First-aid certificate.
• Food Handling Certificate.
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations as the sole canteen staff member.
• Food preparation, order management, stock control.
• Adherence to food safety standards and school policies.

Skills

Food preparation

Stock management

Food safety

Customer service

Education

Certificate III or equivalent

Job description

Salary Range: $68,915 full-time equivalent plus superannuationEmployment Status: Part-time | 45.6 hours per fortnight | Contract until July 2027
Eligibility:Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date:Negotiable

About St Patrick's Parish School

St Patrick’s Parish School in Cooma is a welcoming co‑educational K–10 school with a strong focus on student learning, safety and belonging. As part of a proud Parish community, it offers a supportive, values driven environment where staff benefit from a positive culture, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference.

About Cooma, NSW

Cooma is a key service town situated east of the Snowy Mountains, between Bega and Tumut.The town boasts a vibrant commercial centre and scenic parklands, including Centennial Park, where an avenue of international flags pays tribute to the immigrants who contributed to the Snowy Mountains hydroelectric scheme.Cooma also serves as a convenient base for exploring the Snowy Mountains region, with the resort town of Jindabyne just 45 minutes away, along with nearby snowfields and mountain villages.

About the Role

The Canteen Manager role oversees daily operations as the sole staff member of the school canteen that operates 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) for school-aged children. Responsibilities include food preparation, order management, stock control, and adherence to food safety standards.

Why work at St Patrick's Parish School?

• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access our People Wellbeing Program,Flourish
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
• Enjoy accessbility to ski fields and ski programs in New South Wales including Threbdo and Perisher!

Qualifications and eligibility

• Relevant trade qualification or Certificate III
• NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• First-aid certificate
• Food Handling Certificate
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.This position involves working with children.Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about CACGELcanbe accessed here.

Position-specific queries:

Dr Sean Manganon 02 6452 1721 or via [e-mail]

Application queries:

Recruitment team on 026234 5427or via [e-mail]

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