About this job
About the Department:
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Our School:
Woree State High School is a modern secondary high school located in a picturesque, safe suburban setting. The moderate school population provides a more personal and individual approach for all students, whilst maintaining the full range of curriculum offerings.
Woree State High School was established in 1985 and has a proven history of being a good all round performer. We are proud of our academic standards, our modern curriculum, our cultural richness, our professional teaching, our innovative practices, our sporting champions, and our creative brilliance, all within a disciplined and caring environment.
Your Role:
- Coordinate the daily operation of the school canteen and oversee the preparation of food and counter services.
- Identify stock requirements and place orders with appropriate vendors on a regular basis.
- Participate in regular stocktake, recording and reporting processes.
- Maintain accurate and appropriate records for the canteen and associated catering operations including filing of ordering, receipt and associated documentation.
- Liaise with suppliers to maximise earning potential for the school.
- Deliver a quality service to students and customers through approved marketing arrangements.
- Ensure food storage and handling is appropriate, hygienic and in accordance with the standards outlined by health controlling authorities within relevant legislation and regulations.
- Provide effective supervision and appropriate training and assistance to canteen and catering employees and volunteers in the performance of their roles.
- Observe Workplace Health and Safety Practices to ensure that the canteen and equipment is operated and maintained in a safe and hygienic manner.
- Oversee canteen staff ensuring:
- A positive work environment is maintained and clear and concise operational procedures are provided.
- Display of emergency procedures in a prominent place.
- Preparation of rosters on a weekly basis.
- Oversee cash handling and related security processes, operate a cash register, collect monies and balance funds at the end of the day.
- Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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