Tuck Shop Convenor

Bethania Lutheran Primary School; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethania Lutheran Primary School in Brisbane is seeking a Tuckshop Convenor to run the new tuckshop, with duties spanning food prep, service, stock control, safety and financials. You will oversee the online ordering, menus and POS, and support school events.

The role includes acting as Food Safety Supervisor, ensuring hygiene and safety in accordance with school policies and regulatory requirements. January 2027 start date.

Qualifications

• Sound organisation, time management and record-keeping skills.
• Practical food handling and cleaning skills with hygiene focus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Numeracy and confidence with orders, stock, invoices, cash reconciliation and online ordering.
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures.
• Ability to prioritise to meet daily orders and service.
• Current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or eligibility.
• Food Safety Supervisor training or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of school tuckshop.
• Coordinate food prep, service and cleanup for daily orders.
• Maintain clean, secure tuckshop environment.
• Manage online ordering and POS systems, including menus, pricing and orders.
• Count takings and prepare banking records.
• Provide catering for meetings, functions and events.

Skills

Organised

Time management

Record keeping

Customer service

Numeracy

Online ordering systems

Independent worker

Initiative

Prioritisation

Education

Blue Card / Working with Children Check

Food Safety Supervisor certification

Tools

POS systems

Stock management software

Online ordering platforms

Job description

Bethania Lutheran Primary School – Bethania Junction QLD

Bethania Lutheran School is a Christ-centred learning community committed to nurturing every child’s potential. We are seeking a friendly, organised and enthusiastic Tuckshop Convenor to manage the day-to-day operation of our School's new tuckshop and provide high-quality service to our students, staff and families.

About the Role

Reporting to the Business Manager, the Tuckshop Convenor is responsible for the effective operation of the School tuckshop, including food preparation and service, stock and purchasing, food safety and hygiene and financial administration. The role also provides catering for School meetings, functions and events as required.

The Tuckshop Convenor will be the School’s nominated Food Safety Supervisor and will help ensure the tuckshop operates in accordance with relevant food safety requirements and the School policies and procedures.

The role is expected to begin in January 2027.

Key Responsibilities

Tuckshop Operations

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the School tuckshop.
• Coordinate food preparation, service and clean-up to meet daily ordering and service requirements.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, secure and welcoming tuckshop environment.
• Manage the School-approved online ordering and point-of-sale systems, including menus, products, pricing and order processing.
• Count and reconcile daily takings and prepare required records and funds for banking.
• Provide catering for School meetings, functions and events as required.

Stock, Purchasing & Financial Administration

• Order stock and supplies from approved suppliers within agreed budgets and purchasing arrangements.
• Receive and check supplies against invoices and delivery dockets and report any discrepancies.
• Monitor stock levels, product rotation, expiry dates, wastage and storage conditions.
• Contribute practical suggestions for menu planning, pricing, cost control and the efficient operation of the tuckshop.

Food Safety, Hygiene & Workplace Health and Safety

• Ensure food is prepared, stored, displayed and served in accordance with applicable food safety and hygiene requirements and School procedures.
• Act as the School's nominated Food Safety Supervisor.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safe work practices within the tuckshop.

About You

You are an organised and practical person who enjoys working with people and providing excellent service. You are comfortable working independently, managing a busy service environment and coordinating the many day-to-day activities required to keep a tuckshop running smoothly.

Essential

• Sound organisation, time management and record-keeping skills.
• Practical food preparation, food handling and cleaning skills, with strong attention to hygiene and detail.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic numeracy and confidence handling orders, stock, invoices, cash reconciliation and online ordering systems.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and exercise sound judgement while following approved procedures.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work to meet daily ordering, preparation and service requirements.
• Current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card), or eligibility to obtain and maintain one.
• Food Safety Supervisor training or certification relevant to the position, or willingness to obtain it.
• Commitment to completing required safeguarding, workplace health and safety and induction training.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a tuckshop, canteen, hospitality, catering, food retail or similar environment.
• Current first aid qualification, or willingness to obtain one if required by the School.

Why Bethania Lutheran?

• A supportive and inclusive school community.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the everyday experience of our students and families.
• A role that allows you to build positive relationships across the School community.
• A friendly and welcoming team environment.

A personal commitment to the Vision, Mission and values of Bethania Lutheran School and the delivery of Christian education to students within our School community is an important part of the role.