Canteen Officer - Aberdeen

Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle; Aberdeen; Presencial; AUD 34.000 - 44.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Training and staff development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after five years

Descripción de la vacante

St Joseph's Catholic College in Aberdeen seeks a permanent part-time Canteen Officer (24 hours per fortnight) to join the team from January 2027. You will manage the day-to-day operations of the school canteen, handle food and money, and provide friendly, student-focused service.

Applicants must hold a Basic Food Handling Certificate and a NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC). Familiarity with school policies and a collaborative approach with staff, students and volunteers is essential.

Formación

• Demonstrated understanding of current Work, Health and Safety requirements.
• Knowledge of preparation, proper storage and disposal of food.
• Knowledge of cleaning, and hand hygiene.
• Practical experience in the operation of a café or canteen.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment and the ability to achieve organisational and team values, goals and objectives and to behave professionally.
• Experience in handling cash.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain day-to-day operations of the school canteen, including opening and closing and preparing/selling items per the menu.
• Follow relevant food handling and money handling policies while providing friendly, customer-focused service.
• Support the school community by fostering strong relationships with students, parents, volunteers and staff.

Conocimientos

WH&S knowledge

Food handling

Food storage

Cleaning & hygiene

Cash handling

Canteen operations

Teamwork

Educación

Basic Food Handling Certificate

NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Descripción del empleo

Are you a current employee of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, including the Catholic Schools Office?

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

St Joseph's Catholic College, Aberdeen is seeking a permanent part time Canteen Officer (24 hours per fortnight)to join the team, commencing January 2027.

St Joseph's Catholic Collegeis a co-educational, Year 7-12 school committed in partnership with the community to meeting the academic, social, physical and spiritual needs of its students. St Joseph’s promotes an authentic learning community with a rigorous and comprehensive academic curriculum encouraging high standards of education for every student.

The teaching community are deeply committed to helping students achieve their goals with a strong focus on Catholic identity and the development of the whole person. Among the school community it is highly recognise that learning has its greatest outcomes when parents, students and teachers form strong relationships based on mutual respect and trust. Teachers maintain high expectations of students, fostering the formation of well-rounded and spiritually centred young people. Relocating to a new community to live and work is a leap of faith. It involves a shifting away from family, friends and familiar routines. However, it can also open up possibilities of opportunities for professional growth, unique experiences and new friendships.

Join a school set among green fields with extensive picturesque views of rich farmlands, cattle grazing, the Hunter River and distant mountains;

Join an agricultural environment committed to enriching staff and students with a variety of real life experiences through interactive agricultural projects.

The Canteen Officer is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day operations of the school canteen including opening and closing the canteen and preparing and selling menu items as per the canteen menu. The position requires the ability to follow relevant food handling and money handling policies in addition to maintaining a cooperative working environment and provide a friendly, customer focused service to students and staff within the school community.

The Canteen Officer will support the development of strong relationships within the school community in particular with the students, parents and volunteers, teachers and other school personnel.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated understanding of current Work, Health and Safety requirements.
• Knowledge of preparation, proper storage and disposal of food.
• Knowledge of cleaning, and hand hygiene.
• Practical experience in the operation of a café or canteen.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment and the ability to achieve organisational and team values, goals and objectives and to behave professionally.
• Experience in handling cash.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Handling Certificate
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.
• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
• A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Training and staff development programs
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

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Contact Veronica Rolfe, Principal on Tel:

Applications close:Monday 9 Novemberat 11.59pm

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement.Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.