Canteen Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time
Applications Close: 15 May 2025
Canteen Assistant
ONGOING – 0.29FTE
Commencing: 30 May 2025
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<p>Canteen Assistant<br>
ONGOING – 0.29FTE<br>
Commencing: 30 May 2025</p>
<p>The Canteen Assistant plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the school canteen. This includes preparing and serving healthy food and drinks, maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, and supporting the School’s health and wellbeing initiatives.</p>
<p>This role also contributes to broader school life by promoting positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and volunteers, while maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment aligned with Catholic Education Tasmania’s values.</p>
<p>The successful candidate must have a genuine commitment to the philosophy and ethos of Catholic Education, and a willingness to participate in all aspects of life at Holy Rosary Catholic School.</p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>
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<li>Assist with food preparation and service during recess and lunch</li>
<li>Follow safe food handling practices and ensure canteen cleanliness</li>
<li>Maintain accurate stock records and participate in stocktake activities</li>
<li>Handle cash and EFTPOS transactions accurately</li>
<li>Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and families</li>
<li>Assist with general cleaning duties in the canteen and school areas</li>
<li>Contribute to a safe, healthy, and inclusive school environment</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Reliable, adaptable, and able to work independently</li>
<li>Experience in a retail or food service environment (preferred)</li>
<li>Familiarity with cleaning standards in a commercial or school setting</li>
<li>Commitment to Catholic values and child-safe principles</li>
<li>Ability to manage time effectively and meet routine deadlines</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications and Compliance</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A current Working with Vulnerable People Registration (or willingness to obtain)</li>
<li>Relevant training in safe food handling (desirable)</li>
<li>Willingness to undertake Catholic Education Accreditation requirements</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications and Compliance</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A current Working with Vulnerable People Registration (or willingness to obtain)</li>
<li>Relevant training in safe food handling (desirable)</li>
<li>Willingness to undertake Catholic Education Accreditation requirements</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p>
<p>At Holy Rosary Catholic School, you’ll be part of a welcoming community that values collaboration, integrity, and the development of the whole child. You’ll have the opportunity to make a daily difference in the lives of students while working in a supportive and respectful environment.</p>
<p>Salary will be in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.</p>
<p>We demonstrate our commitment to Reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.</p>
<p>Applications are to be addressed to Mrs Susan McGann, Principal and forwarded electronically via email to <a href="mailto:susan.mcgann@catholic.tas.edu.au?subject=Canteen%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">susan.mcgann@catholic.tas.edu.au</a></p>
<p><strong>Applications Close: 9.00am Wednesday 16 May 2025</strong></p>
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<p> <a href="https://careers.catholic.tas.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/493116/canteen-assistant">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>