Food Service Team Member: Flexible Hours & Growth

Zambrero; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tuition fee concessions

Wellbeing support

Free parking

Accommodation during term breaks

Co-curricular program opportunities

Job summary

St Peters Lutheran College in Indooroopilly, Brisbane, is seeking a dedicated Food Services Tuckshop Coordinator to lead Café 45 and the Upper Primary Tuckshop, coordinating staff, menus, stock and budgets, and delivering nutritious options for student wellbeing.

This role requires strong leadership, food safety knowledge, and excellent communication skills to maintain a high standard of customer service in a fast-paced school environment. Employment is full-time, term-time/permanent.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading food service, catering, hospitality or retail food operations.
• Food Safety Supervisor certificate and sound knowledge of food safety legislation, hygiene standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing staff performance, rostering, training and day-to-day operational activities.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, purchasing, budgeting and cost management principles.
• Experience developing nutritious menu options and managing allergens, dietary requirements and healthy food programs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across the College community.
• Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to the College’s Christian ethos and values.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of Café 45 and Upper Primary Tuckshop.
• Coordinate staff rostering, supervision and training.
• Oversee menu development and nutrition options.
• Manage stock levels, purchasing and budgeting.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service in a busy school setting.

Skills

Food service leadership

Food Safety Supervisor

Staff rostering

Inventory control

Budgeting

Menu development

Allergens management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Job description

Food Services Tuckshop Coordinator

St Peters Lutheran College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Food Services Tuckshop Coordinator to join our Food Services team.

You will lead the daily operations of Café 45 and Upper Primary Tuckshop, coordinating staff, overseeing menu development, managing stock and budgets, and delivering a high standard of customer service. You will play an important role in supporting student wellbeing by providing nutritious food options in a safe and welcoming environment.

• Location: Indooroopilly, Brisbane
• Start Date: January 2027
• Employment Type: Full Time, Term Time/Permanent

A copy of the Position Description can be found below.

What You Bring

• Demonstrated experience leading food service, catering, hospitality or retail food operations.
• Food Safety Supervisor certificate and sound knowledge of food safety legislation, hygiene standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing staff performance, rostering, training and day-to-day operational activities.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, purchasing, budgeting and cost management principles.
• Experience developing nutritious menu options and managing allergens, dietary requirements and healthy food programs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across the College community.
• Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to the College’s Christian ethos and values.

What We Offer

Staff enjoy a range of professional and personal benefits, including:

• Competitive salary with support for ongoing development
• Family-friendly benefits including tuition fee concessions
• Wellbeing support (EAP and annual flu vaccinations)
• Lifestyle and convenience perks: café, free parking, and Ironbark accommodation in term breaks
• A rich co-curricular program where staff can lead what they love

About Us

St Peters Lutheran College is a Co-Educational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church located on 52 acres just 7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Established in 1945, St Peters has developed an enviable reputation in academic scholarship, pastoral care, and breadth of co-curricular programs, through which it seeks to provide an exceptional student experience. Together, academic staff and corporate staff provide an outstanding educational environment for students to grow and flourish.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds.