School Canteen Manager

Garden Suburb Public School P&C Association; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Garden Suburb Public School P&C Association is seeking a reliable Canteen Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of the school canteen. The role runs Wednesday to Friday as a casual position, with training in December 2026 for a February 2027 start.

Responsibilities include food preparation, stock management, and coordinating parent volunteers in a welcoming school community. Casual shifts are expected during school terms with no guaranteed ongoing hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in school canteens, hospitality or food service is preferred.
• Basic Food Handling Certificate with understanding of food safety and hygiene.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Understanding of Work, Health and Safety requirements.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the school canteen.
• Prepare and serve food in line with food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Coordinate and support parent volunteers.
• Plan menus and manage stock, ordering and supplies.
• Maintain accurate sales records and handle canteen transactions.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Provide friendly and efficient service to students and staff.
• Communicate updates to the P&C Association and attend P&C meetings.

Skills

Food safety

Food handling

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

Volunteer coordination

Education

Basic Food Handling Certificate

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Job description

Our P&C Association is seeking a reliable, organised and enthusiastic Canteen Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of our school canteen.

Operating Wednesday to Friday, this casual position is ideal for someone who enjoys food preparation, working with people and being part of a welcoming school community.
The successful applicant will take responsibility for the smooth running of the canteen, including food preparation, stock management and coordinating parent volunteers.
An opportunity for handover and training will be available in December 2026 to help ensure a smooth transition before the official commencement in February 2027.

The role is offered on a casual employment basis, with regular shifts anticipated during school terms.
There is no guarantee of ongoing shifts, and casual employment conditions will apply

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the school canteen.
• Prepare and serve food in accordance with food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Coordinate and support parent volunteers.
• Plan menus and manage stock, ordering and supplies, in adherence to the Healthy Canteen Strategy
• Maintain accurate sales records and handle canteen transactions.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Provide friendly and efficient service to students and school staff.
• Work collaboratively with the P&C Association to support the successful operation of the canteen, with any canteen updates provided to the P&C Meetings in Week 3 and Week 7 of each school term
• Work within the system of QuickCliq to manage the canteen menu and daily ordering

About You - The ideal candidate will have:

Previous school canteen, hospitality or food service experience (preferred).

Basic Food Handling Certificate - an understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate or willingness to obtain

Demonstrated understanding of current Work, Health and Safety requirements.

Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Confidence coordinating and working alongside volunteers.

A positive, flexible and community-minded attitude.

The successful applicant must meet all applicable employment screening and child protection requirements.

We look forward to welcoming someone who will continue to make our school canteen a positive and valued part of our school community.