School Food Services Lead: Tuckshop & Café Ops

St Peters Lutheran College Springfield; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition concessions

Wellbeing support

Free parking

Ironbark accommodation during term in

Job summary

St Peters Lutheran College Springfield is seeking a dedicated Food Services Tuckshop Coordinator to lead Café 45 and the Upper Primary Tuckshop. You will manage staff, menu development, stock control, and budgets while delivering nutritious options and high-quality customer service in a safe environment.

You will play a key role in supporting student wellbeing and fostering a positive dining experience in a school setting. Start January 2027, permanent full-time, Brisbane area.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading food service, catering, hospitality or retail food operations.
• Food Safety Supervisor certificate and sound knowledge of food safety legislation, hygiene standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing staff performance, rostering, training and day-to-day operational activities.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, purchasing, budgeting and cost management principles.
• Experience developing nutritious menu options and managing allergens, dietary requirements and healthy food programs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across the College community.
• Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to the College's Christian ethos and values.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of Café 45 and Upper Primary Tuckshop, coordinating staff and delivering high-quality service.
• Oversee menu development and ensure nutritious, safe options for students and staff.
• Manage stock, purchasing and budgeting to maintain financial health of the food services.
• Supervise staff performance, rostering, and training to maintain service standards.
• Provide a welcoming environment and promote student wellbeing through healthy food options.

Skills

Food service leadership

Staff rostering

Food safety

Budgeting

Menu development

Allergen management

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Inventory management

Job description

St Peters Lutheran College Springfield is seeking a dedicated Food Services Tuckshop Coordinator to lead Café 45 and the Upper Primary Tuckshop. You will manage staff, menu development, stock control, and budgets while delivering nutritious options and high-quality customer service in a safe environment.

You will play a key role in supporting student wellbeing and fostering a positive dining experience in a school setting. Start January 2027, permanent full-time, Brisbane area.