Founding Canteen Manager Part-Time Healthy School Café

Catherine Mcauley Primary School - Medowie; Port Stephens; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Catherine McAuley Primary School, Medowie, is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Canteen Manager to join our founding team as we establish a brand-new Catholic primary school.

This permanent part-time role (18 hours per week) runs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during school terms, commencing Term 1, 2027. You will lead menu planning, food preparation, ordering, stock control and financial processes, ensuring WHS compliance while promoting healthy choices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality, food service or canteen operations.
• Ability to plan menus and manage food preparation and stock.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the school canteen.
• Plan menus and food preparation.
• Place orders and manage stock.
• Handle financial processes and customer service.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and WHS standards.
• Promote healthy food options and a welcoming environment.

Skills

Canteen management

Food safety

Stock control

Budgeting

Leadership

Tools

POS system

Kitchen software

Job description

Catherine McAuley Primary School, Medowie, is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Canteen Manager to join our founding team as we establish a brand-new Catholic primary school.

This permanent part-time role (18 hours per week) runs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during school terms, commencing Term 1, 2027. You will lead menu planning, food preparation, ordering, stock control and financial processes, ensuring WHS compliance while promoting healthy choices.