Canteen Manager

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn; Cooma; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

St Patrick’s Parish School in Cooma, NSW seeks a Canteen Manager to oversee daily operations three days per week. The role involves food preparation, order management, stock control and strict food-safety compliance for school meals.

This contract is until July 2027 and offers a salary of $68,915 FTE plus superannuation, with eligibility requirements including WWCC and a relevant Certificate III.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or Certificate III required.
• NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) required.
• First-aid certificate required.
• Food Handling Certificate required.
• Accreditation under Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the school canteen as the sole staff member.
• Manage food preparation, orders, stock and safety compliance.
• Operate the canteen three days per week (Mon, Wed, Fri) for students.

Skills

Food Safety

First Aid

WWCC clearance

Education

Certificate III

Job description

Salary Range: $68,915 full-time equivalent plus superannuation

Employment 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.

This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on leave.

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

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 CACGEL can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries:

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

Application queries:

Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via [e-mail]

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