Canteen Manager

St Lawrence’s Catholic Primary School, Coonabarabran
Co-educational, Years K-6
Temporary, Part Time (22 hours/fortnight)
Commencing: Term 1 2025 until the end of Term 4 2025

About the Role
The Canteen Manager is a member of the School Support team. The role provides support and assistance in the Canteen and is responsible to the Office Manager and Principal.

We are seeking a Canteen Manager who understands and commits to supporting the mission and ethos of Catholic education within the school by:

• Following hygiene procedures- including, but not limited to- regular hand washing, wearing gloves and cleaning processes
• Prepare canteen menu in line with Healthy Canteen Guidelines
• Food preparation for service including lunch orders
• Food preparation for catering events within the community
• Washing, cleaning and preparing surfaces and resources to safely handle food and food preparation items
• Customer service and money handling including EFT
• Refill and restock supplies for sale, as well as, cleaning products and service materials
• Empty bins and rubbish stations as required
• Receival of stock, checking products regularly for use by and engaging in regular stocktakes
• Experience with or willing to use online ordering

About You (selection criteria)
The Canteen Manager will align with the following selection criteria:

• Temporary, part-time hours, Monday and Friday (desirable)
• Statement of Attainment in Food Safety Supervision (essential)
• Hold a current Employee Working with Children Check
• Previous experience in a food handling/preparation setting (desirable)
• Current First Aid Certificate (desirable)
• Experience in ordering/catering (advantage)
• Experience with the Healthy Canteen Guideline (advantage)

 About Our Offer
 Our employees are valued and enjoy the many benefits of working with Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst.  Some benefits include:

• A great opportunity to make a difference in students’ lives
• Positive, engaging, and supportive culture
• Term work only, be paid through the holidays
• Hospitality role with the perks of school hours

About Us
Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School is a school with a rich history and a strong reputation for its family atmosphere, academic achievements, and well-rounded success. Since its establishment in 1888 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, our school has been committed to providing an education that equips students with knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world. Our dedicated educators strive for high levels of learning for all students, offering diverse programs that cater to individual needs and promote equity. We prioritize foundational skills in literacy and numeracy while emphasizing other key areas such as technology, the arts, agriculture, and sport. With a Christ-centered learning environment, active parental and community support, and effective communication channels, we aim to create an enjoyable and productive educational experience for all.

Click here to find out more about St Lawrence’s Catholic Primary School, Coonabarabran.

How to Apply
If you’re looking to support our schools, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement
• Contact details of appropriate referees
• All supporting documentation (transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)

Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 26 November 2024.

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on 02 6842 1732.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.