Canteen Manager

Cooma, Nsw; Cooma; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Professional development

Staff wellbeing program

Job summary

St Patrick’s Parish School in Cooma is seeking a Canteen Manager to oversee the canteen operations three days per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) for school-aged children. You will handle food preparation, order management, stock control and food safety compliance.

This appointment is temporary to replace an employee on leave. Applicants must have NSW WWCC, a first-aid certificate, and accreditation in line with Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy.

Qualifications

• Working with children check (WWCC) required.
• First-aid certificate required.
• Accreditation with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of school canteen (3 days per week).
• Prepare food and manage orders for students.
• Control stock and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Food prep

Stock control

Food safety

Education

WWCC

First-aid certificate

Catholic Education accreditation

Job description

5d ago , from Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn

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.

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

• NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• First-aid 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 ourwebsite. Information about CACGELcanbe accessedhere.