Tuckshop Assistant

Whitsunday Anglican School; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary structure

Employee Assistance Program (24-hour)

Staff social activities

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Whitsunday Anglican School in Mackay is seeking a casual Tuckshop Assistant to support food preparation, serving and general tuckshop duties during term time.

You will interact with students and staff in a busy school environment, ensuring cleanliness and safety while using the POS system and handling Flexischool orders. Immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Friendly, customer-focused approach.
• Ability to multitask in a busy environment.
• Willingness to obtain a Food Handling Certificate if required.
• Past food handling or customer service experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and efficient service to students and staff.
• Assist with food preparation, serving and tuckshop operations.
• Maintain hygienic food handling and cleanliness per WHS guidelines.
• Keep tuckshop area tidy including furniture and equipment.
• Operate the POS system and process transactions.
• Manage Flexischool orders and ensure timely processing.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Initiative

Communication

Teamwork

Food handling certificate

Food handling experience

Tools

POS system

Flexischool orders

Job description

Whitsunday Anglican School – North Mackay QLD

Whitsunday Anglican School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Located in the beautiful surroundings of tropical Mackay and the Whitsunday region, the School provides a balanced education focused on intellectual development, personal growth, spirituality and community service.

The School offers a first-class education, with a proven history of outstanding student outcomes and a strong commitment to staff development.

About the Role

We are seeking a friendly and reliable Casual Tuckshop Assistant to join our team on an as-needed basis during school terms.

The successful applicant will assist with food preparation, serving customers and general tuckshop duties in a busy school environment.

If you enjoy working with food, thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy interacting with students and staff, we would love to hear from you!

Previous food handling experience is advantageous but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and efficient customer service to students and staff.
• Assist with food preparation, serving and general tuckshop operations.
• Ensure all food handling and preparation is carried out hygienically and in accordance with food safety and Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness of the tuckshop, including furniture, equipment and work areas.
• Operate the Point-of-Sale (POS) system and process customer transactions.
• Manage the Flexischool orders and ensure all orders through Flexischool are timely processed.
• Carry out other duties as reasonably directed by the Tuckshop Coordinator, School Accountant, Business Manager.

Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• A friendly, customer-focused approach.
• The ability to multitask and work effectively in a busy environment.
• Initiative and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A Food Handling Certificate (or willingness to obtain one, if required).
• Previous food handling or customer service experience will be highly regarded.

Commencement

Immediate start preferred, or as negotiated with the successful applicant.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary structure
• Employee Assistance Program, including 24-hour counselling support
• Talent Spotter Reward Scheme
• Active Staff Social Club and regular staff activities and events

Whitsunday Anglican School takes student protection seriously. All candidates for roles at the School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.