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St Joseph's Primary School, Merewether is seeking a Permanent Part Time (15 hours per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) Canteen Manager to join the team January 2025.
Situated near the city and beaches of Newcastle, Saint Joseph's Merewether has a rich historical and social fabric. Located in an area known as The Junction, Saint Joseph's owes much of its ethos to the Sisters of Saint Joseph. In the spirit of Mary MacKillop and Tenison Woods the school, in co-operation with the Newcastle parish, reaches out to bring purpose and meaning to its community in the light of the Gospel Values.
The Canteen Manager is responsible for the profitable management and operation of the school canteen according to the relevant policies, procedures and WHS legislation. The Canteen Manager will support the development of strong relationships within the school community in particular with the students, parents and volunteers, teachers and other school personnel.
Desired Skills and Experience
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
Canteen Manager Level 3A
Experience in food preparation and service setting.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated customer service skills particularly with children.
Demonstrated skills in operating a food business.
Demonstrated ability to supervise a small team and to show appropriate initiative.
Demonstrated time management skills and ability to control day-today operations.
Experience with volunteers and parent groups.
Knowledge of basic financial management systems.
Understanding of work health and safety and ability to meet legislative requirements.
Demonstrated computer literacy using Microsoft Office applications.
Experience in food safety and handling.
Interest in using fresh garden produce in the canteen menu (Desirable)
Experience using a commercial combi oven (Desirable)
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Food Handling Certificate
Current Food Supervisor Certificate
Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.
Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Training and staff development programs
Paid parental leave for eligible employees
Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Karen McGinlay, Principal on Tel: (02) 4961 2827 or via email: karen.mcginlay@mn.catholic.edu.au
TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND
Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications close: Thursday 28th November at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
