Canteen Supervisor

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Portland
Co-educational, years K-6
Temporary, Part Time Position - 10hrs Fortnightly
Commencing: 02/05/2025-26/01/2026
Pay rate: From $32.10-$32.34

About the Role
The Canteen Supervisor 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 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 (selection criteria)
We are looking for someone who an 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

• 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

Click here to find out more about Portland, 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. Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Portland, NSW, offers a small, inclusive environment for Kindergarten to Year Six students. Our school, located on Convent Hill, reflects the spirit of St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop, founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Weekly Mass strengthens our ties with the local parish. With a focus on positive learning attitudes and faith development, we nurture resilience, responsibility, tolerance, and self-confidence. Our close-knit community prioritizes mutual respect and fair play, supported by a generous playground with historical views. Our dedicated staff ensures an inclusive learning environment, preparing students for lifelong success.

How to Apply
If you think this role sounds like you, 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 14/04/2025

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 details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on (02) 6355 5111

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.