AddressPosition: Assistant Tuckshop Convenor
Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Tenure: Permanent, Term Time (15 hours per week)
Salary Range: $29.33-$30.29 per hour pending experience
Closing Date: Monday, 10 June 2024
St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand is proudly the first Catholic school to be established in Townsville in 1873. The school has served generations of families and has transformed over the decades as a modern and innovative learning community offering Kindergarten through to Year 6. The school provides an environment based on the Catholic tradition with a commitment to lifelong learning, recognising each child as unique and formed in the image of God. The school community fosters a friendly, trusting collaboration between principal, teachers, parish priest and parents for the ongoing development of each child.
About the role
St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand is seeking an energetic and dedicated Assistant Tuckshop Convenor. This role is a permanent, term time (15 hours per week) position commencing as soon as practicable.
The purpose of the Tuckshop Convenor role is to coordinate the day-to-day operations of the School tuckshop by providing high-quality and healthy food and the efficient running of the tuckshop. The Tuckshop Convenor will be required to have the ability to be flexible in working hours when applicable and as mutually agreed to meet the requirements of the School.
About you
- Ability to provide customer satisfaction (students, staff, broader school community)
- Experience in risk minimisation – related to all WHS and other compliance requirements
- Have a sound knowledge of food preparation and cooking styles
- Well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills
- High level of initiative and openness to new technology and processes
- WHS awareness and knowledge of “Smart Choices” Nutrition Program for schools or similar
- Skills and experience in food preparation and advanced knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
- An ability to communicate with a range of staff across primary school settings
- A demonstrated ability to develop and sustain productive working relationships
Mandatory Criteria
- Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government
- This position will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment to support the selection process.
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience in a food service business
- Certificate III in Hospitality or Commercial Cookery
- Current First Aid certificate
- Food Handler Certificate
For more information, please refer to the Position Description.
Employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the role, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.
What we offer
- Competitive Hourly Rate
- Modern facilities, equipment and resources
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Deferred Salary Scheme
- Access to corporate health schemes
- Induction processes and professional learning programs
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing programs and initiatives
How to apply
- Upload a current resume
- Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
- Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications close at 3.00pm Monday, 10 June 2024.
