Canteen Officer - Taree
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time
Applications Close: 20 February 2026
St Joseph's Primary School, Taree is seeking a Permanent Part Time (18 hours per week) Canteen Manager to join the team from mid March
<p>St Joseph’s Primary School, Taree is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Canteen Manager to join our vibrant school community in a permanent part-time capacity (18 hours per week), commencing mid-March.<br>
This position is worked across Wednesday to Friday.<br><br>
Nestled within several hectares of beautifully maintained, park-like bushland, St Joseph’s offers a warm, welcoming environment where staff, students, and families feel connected.<br>
Our school is proud of its rich cultural diversity and the strong partnerships we share with the broader Taree community.<br><br>
As a Canteen Manager, you’ll play an important role in the daily life of the school—supporting students, contributing to a positive food culture, and helping create a friendly, efficient canteen experience.<br>
You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, flexibility, and a genuine commitment to helping every student thrive.<br><br><br><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mncatholic.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/HR-HumanResourcesTeamSite-Active-PositionDescriptionLibrary/EUdiwVKkKjtAvz-HIFGd9GIBDF6_xCneadQnX5j9gcnvFg?e=OdAInR"><strong>POSITION DESCRIPTION</strong></a><br><br>
The Canteen Officer is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day operations of the school canteen including opening and closing the canteen and preparing and selling menu items as per the canteen menu. The position requires the ability to follow relevant food handling and money handling policies in addition to maintaining a cooperative working environment and provide a friendly, customer focused service to students and staff within the school community. <br><br>
The Canteen Officer will support the development of strong relationships within the school community in particular with the students, parents and volunteers, teachers and other school personnel.<br><br>
The Canteen Manager is responsible for the profitable management and operation of the school canteen according to the relevant policies, procedures and WHS legislation. The Canteen Manager will support the development of strong relationships within the school community in particular with the students, parents and volunteers, teachers and other school personnel. </p>