School Canteen Supervisor — Food Service & Staff Ops

Queensland Government; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimac State High School on the Gold Coast invites you to lead the day-to-day operation of the school canteen, providing quality food and friendly service to students and staff.

You will manage stock, orders, roster staff and volunteers, supervise cash handling, uphold food safety and WHS, and foster supplier relationships to support approved marketing activities. We encourage inclusive recruitment and provide clear responsibilities in the role description.

Qualifications

• Manage the day-to-day running of the school canteen, including food preparation, counter service and coordinating staff and volunteers.
• Monitor stock levels, arrange supplier orders and undertake regular stocktakes, ensuring accurate records are maintained for purchasing and catering activities.
• Build effective relationships with suppliers and support the delivery of quality customer service and approved marketing activities.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety across the canteen, including the safe use and upkeep of equipment.
• Supervise and support canteen staff and volunteers, including providing training, preparing weekly rosters, maintaining workplace procedures and managing daily cash handling and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the school canteen, including food preparation, counter service and coordinating staff and volunteers.
• Monitor stock levels, arrange supplier orders and undertake regular stocktakes, ensuring accurate records are maintained for purchasing and catering activities.
• Build effective relationships with suppliers and support the delivery of quality customer service and approved marketing activities.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety across the canteen, including the safe use and upkeep of equipment.
• Supervise and support canteen staff and volunteers, including providing training, preparing weekly rosters, maintaining workplace procedures and managing daily cash handling and reconciliation.

Job description

Merrimac State High School on the Gold Coast invites you to lead the day-to-day operation of the school canteen, providing quality food and friendly service to students and staff.

You will manage stock, orders, roster staff and volunteers, supervise cash handling, uphold food safety and WHS, and foster supplier relationships to support approved marketing activities. We encourage inclusive recruitment and provide clear responsibilities in the role description.