Somerfield's Canteen Convenor

Somerville House; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerville House is seeking a permanent, part-time Somerfield’s Canteen Convenor to manage the canteen operations during term-time. The role runs 20–30 hours per week across Tuesday to Saturday with potential negotiation for full-time under some circumstances.

Expect to start at the end of January 2027 and work across Fridays & Saturdays at the Canteen and other days in the school Catering Department. The candidate should have hands-on experience in a similar canteen role with leadership

Qualifications

• Recent, relevant experience in a similar canteen role with management responsibilities.
• Knowledge of basic kitchen equipment and dietary restrictions.
• Experience developing, leading and training volunteers to maintain high service standards.
• High level of customer service and communication with students, staff and families.
• Strong initiative and ability to work autonomously.
• Must hold a Working with Children Paid Blue Card and a current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or eligibility).

Responsibilities

• Lead Somerville House Canteen operations on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Develop and train volunteers to execute a high standard of service.
• Ensure safety and efficiency with kitchen equipment and dietary requirements.
• Provide excellent service to students, staff and families.
• Operate with initiative and autonomy in daily duties.
• Comply with Working with Children and Food Safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Working with Children Card

Job description

Following the near completion of a successful Somerfield’s Clubhouse build, we are now taking applications for a permanent, part-time, term-time 20-30 hours per week (we are open to candidates who are interested in full-time work but can be negotiated with successful candidates). This position will commence at the end of January 2027.

Operational Hours are between 6:00am and 4:00pm, across Tuesday to Saturday’s. This position will work at the Somerfield’s Canteen on Friday’s & Saturday’s with requirement to work across the School’s Somerfare Tuckshop and wider Catering Department on other days.

The Somerfield’s Canteen Convenor will have:

Recent, relevant experience in a similar canteen role with management and leadership responsibilities.

Sound knowledge and an understanding of basic kitchen equipment, and dietary restrictions.

Demonstrated experience in developing, leading and training a pool of volunteers to execute a high standard of service.

A high level of customer service and communication skills with students, staff and families.

Strong initiative and proactiveness in daily duties working autonomously.

This hands-on, operational role will suit someone who enjoys preparing food, working with people, whilst creating a warm, welcoming environment for patrons.

It is a mandatory requirement for this position that you hold a Working with Children Paid Blue Card and hold a current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or eligibility to obtain).

At Somerville House, the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a child-safe environment where students are respected, protected and empowered. We seek staff who actively support and uphold our commitment to child safety and who demonstrate appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries at all times.

About Us

Somerville House is a school of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA), which is a mission of the Presbyterian and Uniting Churches. A day and boarding school for girls established in 1899, Somerville House provides an exceptional education for students from Pre-prep through to Year 12. Somerville House students have the opportunity to participate in an extensive academic, spiritual, sporting and cultural programs, while receiving high standards in pastoral care and individual attention within the School community.

Somerville House is a school of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA). The PMSA is a mission of the Presbyterian and Uniting Churches.

Please refer to the School’s website for the Somerfield's Canteen Convenor Position Description which outlines the application requirements and process. Applications for this position close 9:00am, Monday 23 November 2026. Somerville House reserves the right to contact suitable applicants prior to the closing date through the scheduling of an interview.