Canteen Manager

Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic School - Waitara; Sydney; On-site; AUD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher pay (CSBB EA)

Collaborative planning time (CPT)

Staff voice in operations

Staff school fee discounts

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, Waitara is seeking an experienced Canteen Manager for a permanent part-time role (0.29 FTE), starting 28 January 2027. The role covers day-to-day canteen operations, financial management, and compliance with CSBB and NSW Health guidelines.

Key requirements include food safety knowledge, ability to manage volunteers, and current Food Safety Supervisor and First Aid certifications. Working days are Thursday and Friday.

Qualifications

• Have prior experience running a canteen or similar role with food safety knowledge.
• Oversee the financial operations of the canteen in line with CSBB policies.
• Maintain accurate records, manage daily takings, and reconcile Qkr! transactions.
• Conduct regular stocktakes and maintain stock levels.
• Order stock using CSBB-qualified suppliers and manage inventory efficiently.
• Ensure all food handling and storage practices meet NSW Food Authority standards.
• Ensure compliance with the NSW Government Healthy School Canteen Strategy.
• Maintain “Healthy Canteen” status and adhere to CSBB and NSW Health guidelines.
• Comply with local Council health and safety regulations, including readiness for audits and inspections.
• Coordinate and manage the servicing and maintenance of all canteen equipment.
• Recruit, schedule, and manage parent and community volunteers.
• Ensure all volunteers complete mandatory Child Protection and Food Safety training.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders, including volunteers, students, staff and parents.
• Manage the Qkr! online ordering system, including uploading menu items, managing availability, generating reports, and producing labels.
• Respond to queries regarding missing orders or payments in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with the Principal, Senior Administration Officer, and Parent Engagement Coordinator.
• Have a current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and First Aid in an Education and Care Setting, including current certification in Asthma Management Anaphylaxis Awareness and Emergency Response.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and financial management of the school canteen.
• Maintaining accurate records, taking daily takings, and reconciling Qkr! transactions.
• Conduct regular stocktakes and manage inventory and stock levels.
• Order stock from CSBB-qualified suppliers and manage ordering processes.
• Ensure compliance with NSW Food Authority standards and NSW Healthy School Canteen guidelines.
• Coordinate maintenance of canteen equipment and recruit/manage volunteers.
• Operate the Qkr! online ordering system and respond to order/payment queries.
• Collaborate with school leadership and parent engagement staff to ensure smooth canteen operations.

Skills

Canteen management

Food safety knowledge

Financial operations

Stock management

Education

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

First Aid in Education and Care Setting

Asthma Management, Anaphylaxis Awareness and Emergency Response

Tools

Qkr! ordering system

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.29 FTE)

Applications Close: 6 November 2026

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, Waitara was established in 1898 by the Sisters of Mercy. In October 1991 our school was re-located to the new OLOR Parish site in Yardley Avenue. The school is situated in the Hornsby district of Sydney’s north and has a current enrolment of 320 students. Our school also serves and has close links with the parish of Queen of Peace Normanhurst.

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, Waitara is currently seeking an experced Canteen Manager. This is a permanent part-time opportunity working 22 hours a fortnight to commencing on 28 January 2027.

The working days for this role are Thursday and Friday.

The Canteen Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations and financial management of the school canteen in accordance with Catholic Schools Broken Bay (CSBB) protocols and relevant government regulations. This position requires strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as a commitment to providing a safe, healthy, and welcoming canteen environment for students, staff, and the wider school community.

Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?
We value our teachers and school leaders so they can best support every student entrusted to our care to learn and flourish. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique benefits to our staff:

• Higher pay:We have recently finalised our CSBB Enterprise Agreement which guarantees your pay will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education
• More time:We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with collaborative planning time (CPT), in addition to the usual release from face-to-face
• Staff voice:Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work
• Staff School Fee Discounts:Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children's school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE
• Wellbeing Support:we provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.

Specific Criteria

• Have prior experience running a canteen or similar role with food safety knowledge
• Oversee the financial operations of the canteen in line with CSBB policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records, manage daily takings, and reconcile Qkr! transactions.
• Conduct regular stocktakes and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Order stock using CSBB-qualified suppliers and manage inventory efficiently.
• Ensure all food handling and storage practices meet NSW Food Authority standards.
• Ensure compliance with the NSW Government Healthy School Canteen Strategy
• Maintain “Healthy Canteen” status and adhere to all relevant CSBB and NSW Health guidelines
• Comply with local Council health and safety regulations, including readiness for audits and inspections
• Coordinate and manage the servicing and maintenance of all canteen equipment (e.g., refrigerators, ovens, freezers)
• Recruit, schedule, and manage parent and community volunteers.
• Ensure all volunteers complete mandatory Child Protection and Food Safety training
• Communicate clearly and professionally with all stakeholders, including volunteers, students, staff, and parents
• Manage the Qkr! online ordering system, including uploading menu items, managing availability, generating reports, and producing labels.
• Respond to queries regarding missing orders or payments in a timely and professional manner
• Collaborate effectively with the Principal, Senior Administration Officer, and Parent Engagement Coordinator
• Have a current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and First Aid in an Education and Care Setting, including current certification in: Asthma Management Anaphylaxis Awareness and Emergency Response

Qualifications and Accreditations

• Practising Catholic and/or can demonstrate an understanding and commitment to, the ethos of the Catholic faith in an educational context
• Valid Working with Children Check

About us
We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern Beaches and the North Shore. Students are engaged, empowered and inspired to become their best selves. Our 43 schools all promote faith, learning and wellbeing in the pursuit of our system wide Strategy,Shaping Tomorrow: Together in Faith. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

350 Students
22 TeachingStaff
7 Non-Teaching Staff

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, Waitara was established in 1898 by the Sisters of Mercy. In October 1991 our school was re-located to the new OLOR Parish site in Yardley Avenue. The school is situated in the Hornsby district of Sydney’s north and has a current enrolment of 350 students. Our school also serves and has close links with the parish of Queen of Peace Normanhurst.