AddressAre you ready to make a difference in a learning community where the expression of your Christian faith is essential to your work? Groves Christian College is a growing school that welcomes families who seek a Christian education for their children. Groves celebrates the rich diverse cultural heritage that forms modern Australia. With an E.L.C., K-12 Day School, and Trade Training Centre located across two modern campuses, and a Distance Education School which serves students throughout Queensland, Groves Christian College is well placed to educate for eternity to see students with loving hearts and strong minds for God achieve their personal best.
Commitment to a church and the ethos of Christian education is essential. The wellbeing and vocational advancement of colleagues continues to be an integral part of our mission as we develop a healthy and sustainable ministry together. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people. Mandatory screening around suitability to work with children applies to every position.
We are currently seeking a Tuckshop Assistant to operate our growing and busy Tuckshop alongside the Food Services Convenor.
The position requires the successful candidate to work specifically on Mondays and Tuesdays, term time, from 8 am to 2 pm. From time to time, additional hours may also be required for planned College events.
About the Role:
In this term-time position, ensure food is prepared in a timely and efficient manner while always maintaining the highest level of hygiene. This fast-paced position requires the ability to be consistent and display a high level of customer service. Primarily, this individual will be responsible for supporting the Food Services Convenor with daily food service. This is a hands-on role and requires the ability to work within a team.
All applicants must:
- Have a commitment to a church and the ethos of Christian education
- Be an Australian Citizen or
- Be a permanent resident or
- Have an appropriate permit to work in Australia
Work Requirements:
- Hold a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or be willing to undertake the same)
- Be willing to undertake a Barista certificate course
- Current Valid Blue Card
- Food preparation skills such as light cooking, assembly and presentation or background in hospitality/retail – an advantage but not essential
- An enthusiastic person with an engaging and positive outlook who displays outstanding customer service at all times and a passion for Smart Choices in food
- Pastorally demonstrate and model to students, staff and community members a Christian life approach
Key Duties:
- Tuckshop operations, including preparation of food orders
- Cash and eftpos handling.
- End-of-day reconciliations
- Liaising with staff, parents, and students regarding food orders
- Assist with receiving, checking and storing of deliveries
- Adhere to food hygiene requirements (including covering and storing food). Ensure general cleanliness of the Tuckshop, all equipment and food preparation areas are thoroughly cleaned
- General cleaning duties and weekly deep cleaning duties
- Operate coffee machine in absence of Food Services Convenor
- Assist with event catering preparation
If you are open to new challenges, enjoy working in a team within a dynamic environment, and strive to consistently deliver the highest quality, then you’ll fit right in, and we’d like to have you on our team.
Applicants must complete the Non-Teacher Application in the Employment section on the Groves Christian College website, http://www.groves.qld.edu.au, and then submit it together with a resume, qualifications, employment history, and cover letter to the attention of the Community Services Manager at **@groves.qld.edu.au.
Applications close 30th June 2024.
Successful applicants may be selected prior to the closing date of the advertisement.
