School Canteen Assistant (Flexible Hours, Multi-Site)

Woden Community Service Inc; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Woden Community Service is seeking a reliable Canteen Assistant to support day-to-day operations across our school sites. The role involves food preparation, customer service and maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness in a welcoming canteen environment for the school community.

The position operates during school hours and terms only, working with the Canteen Coordinator and volunteers to ensure smooth rostering, stock control and a safe, efficient service.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide quality customer service.
• Knowledge of food safety and work health and safety requirements.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to contribute to continuous improvement.
• Good written skills, including the ability to complete documentation accurately and on time.
• An understanding of professional boundaries, privacy and confidentiality.
• A current driver licence and access to a roadworthy, registered and comprehensively insured vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and over-the-counter service while providing a high standard of customer service.
• Support daily canteen operations including rostering volunteers, record keeping and reconciling delivery dockets.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic canteen environment, including cleaning equipment, benches, shelves and fixtures.
• Assist with stock control, receiving supplies, checking invoices and delivery dockets, stock rotation and monthly stocktakes.
• Follow food handling, food safety, work health and safety, privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Support training for new staff and volunteers and contribute to a positive, respectful and inclusive workplace culture.
• Maintain canteen security, including money, keys, alarms, doors, windows and appliances.

Job description

Woden Community Service is seeking a reliable Canteen Assistant to support day-to-day operations across our school sites. The role involves food preparation, customer service and maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness in a welcoming canteen environment for the school community.

The position operates during school hours and terms only, working with the Canteen Coordinator and volunteers to ensure smooth rostering, stock control and a safe, efficient service.