Canteen Supervisor - Full Time - Temporary - Wee Waa High School

Nsw Department Of Education; Wee Waa; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a Canteen Supervisor to manage the day-to-day operation of the school canteen. You will supervise and roster staff and volunteers, oversee ordering, receiving supplies, and maintain financial records to ensure a quality customer experience.

As this is a child-related position, you will need to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC). Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other diverse groups are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Planning and prioritising skills.
• Good communication to work effectively with others.
• Understanding of food handling regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the school canteen.
• Supervise and roster staff and volunteers.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Manage ordering and receiving of supplies.
• Prepare financial statements and reconcile monies.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Customer service

Job description

About the Role

The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.

You will be responsible to the Principal for the day to day operation of the school canteen, including the supervision and rostering of relevant staff and/or voluntary workers.

To be successful in the role you will need to have good planning and prioritising skills and good communication skills to work effectively with others.

You will perform a range of tasks relating to the operation of the school canteen including ensuring compliancy with food handling regulations, ordering and receiving supplies, reconciliation of monies received and preparation of financial statements.

You will understand the importance of providing a quality customer experience.

Talent Pool A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 12 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career. This opportunity is for a temporary appointment on a term by term basis for a period up to four years.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability.

If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above.

For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.

If you are successfully progressed to interview, you will be required to provide your proof of identity information and complete a CRIMTRAC declaration.

As this is a child-related position, you will also be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number as a condition of employment (if you do not already have this).

For more information, visit https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check

Descrive your understanding of the Healthy Schools Canteen Strategy and how you would apply the strategy to the day-to-day operation of the canteen. (max.300 words) How would you ensure safe food handling and storage practices in your role as Canteen Supervisor? (max 300 words)