Canteen Supervisor

Canteen Supervisor | St Edward’s Catholic Primary School, Canowindra
Co-educational, years K-6
Permanent, Part Time Position (8 hours per fortnight)
Commencing: 27 Janaury 2026

About the Role
The Canteen Supervisor is a member of the School Support team. The role provides overseas operation of the school Canteen and is responsible to the Office Manager and Principal.

We are seeking a Canteen Supervisor 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
• 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

A copy of the position description can be found here. 

About You
We are looking for someone who can address the following selection criteria:

• Statement of Attainment in Food Safety Supervision (essential)
• Hold a current Employee Working with Children Check
• Previous experience in a food handling/preparation setting
• Current First Aid Certificate (desirable)
• Experience in ordering/catering
• Experience with the Healthy Canteen Guideline

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

• Positive, engaging, and supportive culture

• An organisation that is committed to fostering professional growth and provides various opportunities for ongoing training and development

• Residents of Canowindra can immerse themselves in the town's rich history and architecture as they explore its streets

• The town also attracts tourists with its hot air balloon festivals and proximity to attractions like the Age of Fishes Museum, making it an interesting and vibrant place to live

Click here to find out more about Canowindra, NSW.

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. Edward’s Catholic Primary School in Canowindra, NSW has over 100 years of history. We prioritize individual attention and care with small class sizes and a high teacher/student ratio. Our school is deeply rooted in the Canowindra community, fostering a faith-filled Christian environment. We acknowledge the Wiradjuri people as the traditional custodians of the land and strive to live in harmony with them. Established by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1908, we continue their legacy of love and dedication. At St. Edward’s, our mission is to help children know God, live in communion with Him, and understand the world through the Gospel. We provide a well-rounded education that develops students socially, intellectually, spiritually, physically, emotionally, and morally. We celebrate tradition, embrace community, and empower each child to reach their full potential.

Click here to find out more about St Edwards Catholic Primary School, Canowindra.

How to Apply
If you’re looking to make the next step in your career, 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 (qualifications, identification, WWCC etc)

Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 21 January 2026.

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!

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further role specific details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on (02) 6344 1170.

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.