Food Services Coordinator

St Peters Lutheran College Springfield; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition concessions

Wellbeing support

Free parking

Ironbark accommodation during term in

Job summary

St Peters Lutheran College Springfield is seeking a dedicated Food Services Tuckshop Coordinator to lead Café 45 and the Upper Primary Tuckshop. You will manage staff, menu development, stock control, and budgets while delivering nutritious options and high-quality customer service in a safe environment.

You will play a key role in supporting student wellbeing and fostering a positive dining experience in a school setting. Start January 2027, permanent full-time, Brisbane area.

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, coordinating staff and delivering high-quality service.
• Oversee menu development and ensure nutritious, safe options for students and staff.
• Manage stock, purchasing and budgeting to maintain financial health of the food services.
• Supervise staff performance, rostering, and training to maintain service standards.
• Provide a welcoming environment and promote student wellbeing through healthy food options.

Skills

Food service leadership

Staff rostering

Food safety

Budgeting

Menu development

Allergen management

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Inventory management

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 25 November 2026

Lead school food services, staff and operations while delivering healthy menus and a positive experience for students and staff.

• Permanent opportunity commencing 2027
• Excellent work-life balance - early starts, early finishes
• Rewarding and community-focused work

About the Role

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.

The Panel will be shortlisting actively as applications are submitted. The College reserves the right to close the role earlier or extend the process as required.

Eligibility requirements to work within a Queensland School

All Teachers in Queensland must be registered to teach with the QCT. To find out more about teacher registration requirements and processes please go to the QCT website here .

All other employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card please go to the Blue Card Services website here.

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

2250 Students
201 TeachingStaff
146 Non-Teaching Staff

St Peters Lutheran College (Indooroopilly) is a P-12 coeducational day and boarding college of 2,250 students. The Lower Primary with Years Prep-4 has three classes at each level. The Upper Primary provides a program tailored to meet the needs of students in Years 5-6. St Peters Junior High offers Years 7-9 students a program to support young adolescents. The Senior School provides a program for Years 10-12 with the International Baccalaureate Diploma offered alongside VET and QSA courses.