Canteen Supervisor - Gracemere State School, Education

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gracemere State School in Central Queensland is seeking a Canteen Supervisor to oversee daily canteen operations, stock, supplier orders and staff. You will ensure hygienic food handling, manage cash and maintain balanced funds while delivering friendly customer service to students and families in a school environment.

The role emphasises teamwork, staff supervision and compliance with health and safety requirements. This on-site position supports a welcoming, community-focused school culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing school canteen or school food services.
• Ability to supervise staff and volunteers.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Strong cash handling and record keeping.
• Able to work as part of a team and provide quality customer service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day canteen operations.
• Monitor stock levels and place supplier orders.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, receipts and catering.
• Liaise with suppliers and provide customer service.
• Oversee cash handling and daily balancing.

Skills

Food preparation

Stock control

Cash handling

Staff supervision

Customer service

Education

Food safety certificate

First aid certificate

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

Gracemere State School is a welcoming, community-focused primary school located just outside Rockhampton in Central Queensland, catering for students from Prep to Year 6.

Established in 1871, the school has a proud history and is guided by its vision of 'United in Success' and motto 'Our Best Always'.

With a strong focus on quality teaching, student wellbeing and community partnerships, the school is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their best.

Your opportunity:

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the school canteen, including food preparation and counter services.


• Monitor stock levels, arrange regular orders with suppliers, complete stocktakes and maintain accurate ordering, receipt and catering records.


• Liaise with suppliers and deliver quality customer service to students and customers through approved marketing arrangements.


• Ensure food is stored, prepared and handled hygienically and in line with relevant health, food safety and workplace health and safety requirements.


• Supervise, train and support canteen staff and volunteers, maintain a positive work environment, prepare weekly rosters, display emergency procedures and oversee cash handling, register operations and daily balancing of funds.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Canteen Supervisor - Gracemere State School, Education Rockhampton, Australia