Canteen Assistant

Bairnsdale West Primary School is a vibrant school community with a staff committed to meeting the needs of all students.  The school continues to provide a wide range of programs in the areas of consolidation, intervention and extension.  The staff at Bairnsdale West are committed to the school motto of ¿a caring, learning, community¿ and the Beliefs and Values of our staff are listed below.

The following beliefs and values are based on the commitment that students will be the primary consideration in all decision making.

Respect

·         Recognising and valuing the opinions of others

·         Recognising and valuing the diverse talents and abilities of all individuals

·         Acknowledging the effort and achievements of others

·         Encouraging a positive presentation and image of the school

Honesty

·         Being truthful to ourselves and others

·         Reflecting on our own values and opinions regularly

·         Taking personal responsibility for words and actions

·         Giving and accepting honest feedback to assist development

Inclusiveness

·         Encouraging and providing opportunities for all to participate in the school community

·         Recognising and utilising everybody¿s abilities and contributions

·         Supporting minorities by making decisions empathetically

·         Understanding where others ¿come from¿ so there is less judgement

Effective Communication

·         Communicating is the responsibility of everyone

·         Speaking to relevant people

·         Listening to direct and indirect messages

·         Strategically applying the timing and the delivery of interactions

Enjoyment and Humour

·         Having the ability to laugh at yourself

·         Having the ability to laugh with others respectfully

·         Having fun

·         Developing an approach to education that values humour

Teamwork and Co-operation

·         Working together to achieve common goals

·         Recognising and valuing the abilities and contributions of team members

·         Accepting and supporting group decisions

SC1    Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment.

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students.

SC3    Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents.

SC4    Demonstrated proficiency in supporting a canteen in accordance with Health and Safety regulations and service to the community.

SC5    A demonstrated commitment to bring out the values of our school.

SC6     Demonstrated proficiency in the use of online ordering systems and organisation.

To work with relevant staff and volunteers to provide a healthy food service for students and staff.

Responsible for the preparation of both hot and cold food, adhering to relevant timelines for recess and lunch.

General cleaning and maintain cleanliness as per the mandated Health and Safety program and OHS guidelines.

Ordering of stock, phone orders, checking deliveries and all supplies against invoices and delivery dockets.

Ensuring that the correct food and hygiene practices are observed to prevent food spoilage and contamination. Temperature control and logging of temperatures as required by the Food Safety Program Template from the Department of Human Services.

Restocking of shelves and fridges.

Provide a high standard of customer service to students and staff.

Process student and staff orders as required.

Ensure that all equipment is in good working condition.

High level interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team

Strong organisational skills

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *******@education.vic.gov.au

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

• All staff employed by the department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Please ensure that your application includes:

• A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
• A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
• Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx