School Canteen Assistant (Part Time / Casual)

St Stephen’s School is inviting applications for casual / Part time (23 hrs/week) School Canteen Assistant (s)  at our Duncraig campus. Start date negotiable.

The role will be assisting with the smooth and efficient operations of the Canteen under the guidance of the Canteen Manager. 

Duties might include (but not limited to) - preparing meals, serving patrons of the canteen, using the till, eftpos machine and daily balancing of tills.   

The Canteen Assistant will ensure that a high standard of catering, health, safety and hygiene is maintained at all time. 

 Other requirements of the role are cleaning the canteen, including pantries, freezers, cool rooms, and store rooms as well as clearing waste to appropriate areas and ensuring that equipment and utensils are cleaned to appropriate standards.  

Job description available on our website: https://www.ststephens.wa.edu.au/our-school/who-we-are/employment/ 

HOW TO APPLY (NOTE - Cover letter must be included in your application)

Your application must include all 3 sections:

• Covering Letter addressed to Donella Beare, Principal, St Stephen's School outlining your experience, qualifications and availability
• Curriculum Vitae - limited to 5 pages

Selection Criteria (Each point to be addressed)

• Experience in a School canteen would be highly desirable 
• Suitable qualification and training (eg Hospitality, Food Handling) is desirable  
• Experience working with Quickcliq or a similar online ordering system would be preferable 
• Current First Aid Certificate 
• Administrative experience (eg daily takings in absence of Manager)  
• Knowledge of food hygiene practices and relevant Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to all sections of the community i.e. staff, students and suppliers 
• Ability to work under pressure 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Demonstrate initiative and take a proactive and flexible approach to tasks. 
• A commitment to customer service. 
• Demonstrated commitment to contributing to a positive team environment 
• The Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 applies for anyone working in child related employment  
• National Criminal Record Checking (except Teaching staff) 
• Willingness to positively and actively contribute to the Christian culture of the School 

CLOSING DATE - Wednesday 6 March 2024 at 9am. Interviews with suitable candidates might be scheduled before the closing date

St Stephen's School is fully committed to the protection of children. Successful applicants must satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School's child protection policies and Staff Code of Conduct.

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw St Stephen's School jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date