School Canteen Officer - Waratah

St Nicholas Early Education; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and staff development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after five years

Job summary

Corpus Christi Primary School in Waratah seeks a part-time Canteen Officer to commence January 2027. The role involves 10 hours per week across Monday, Wednesday and Friday, starting between 8:00 and 8:30 am for shifts of 3 to 3.5 hours.

The Canteen Officer will manage day-to-day canteen operations, follow food and cash handling policies, and provide friendly service to students and staff while building relationships with the school community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of current Work, Health and Safety requirements.
• Knowledge of preparation, proper storage and disposal of food.
• Knowledge of cleaning, and hand hygiene.
• Practical experience in the operation of a café or canteen.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment and to behave professionally.
• Experience in handling cash.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the canteen and prepare and sell menu items as per the canteen menu.
• Follow food handling and money handling policies and maintain a friendly, customer-focused service.
• Support development of strong relationships within the school community with students, parents and volunteers, teachers and staff.

Job description

Corpus Christi Primary School. Waratah is seeking apart time temporary Canteen Officerto join the team, commencing January 2027.

This role is available for10 hrs per week across 3 days of Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Start time would be between 8-8:30am for three 3hr to 3.5hr shifts across the week.

Corpus Christi Primary School is a Catholic educational community built on service, truth and love. We believe students best experience success through contemporary, evidence-based learning through a diverse curriculum in a vibrant, challenging and supportive environment. At Corpus Christi, we work together with parents, students and staff to provide quality and effective teaching and learning experiences that cater for the individual needs of all students. Access to modern and engaging facilities and technology provides students with the opportunity to develop the skills of collaboration, creative and critical thinking, problem-solving and communication.

The Canteen Officer is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day operations of the school canteen including opening and closing the canteen and preparing and selling menu items as per the canteen menu. The position requires the ability to follow relevant food handling and money handling policies in addition to maintaining a cooperative working environment and provide a friendly, customer focused service to students and staff within the school community.

The Canteen Officer will support the development of strong relationships within the school community in particular with the students, parents and volunteers, teachers and other school personnel.

Desired Skills and Experience

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Demonstrated understanding of current Work, Health and Safety requirements.
• Knowledge of preparation, proper storage and disposal of food.
• Knowledge of cleaning, and hand hygiene.
• Practical experience in the operation of a café or canteen.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment and the ability to achieve organisational and team values, goals and objectives and to behave professionally.
• Experience in handling cash.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic Food Handling Certificate
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
• A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport T&C's apply)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Training and staff development programs
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Katie Kingsford, Principal on Tel: [phone]or via email: [e-mail]

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.

Applications close:Thursday 12 Novemberat 11.59pm

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement.Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.