Address Commencing Date: As soon as practicable Classification: Term Time, Permanent Hours: 30 hours per week Salary Range: $30.62 - $31.29 per hour pending experience Closing Date: Monday, 11 March 2024
St Joseph's Catholic School, Mundingburra is a co-educational Catholic school with 380 students from Prep to Year six. The school is renowned for achieving strong academic results and having an active involvement in community service, living up to the motto, “Love is Service.”
Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
About the role
St Joseph's Catholic School, Mundingburra is seeking an energetic and dedicated Tuckshop Convenor. This role is a Term Time, Permanent position, completing 30 hours per week.
Key Accountabilities
Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to:
Effectively manage the day-to-day operations of the tuckshop including daily opening and closing procedures
In conjunction with the Principal, develop the tuckshop menu with innovative, nutritional and cost effective items, having regard for feedback and suggestions provided
Develop and deliver high level customer service standards across all aspects of tuckshop operations
Actively collaborate and encourage feedback from students and the school community regarding food preferences
Support special event days and other catered school functions as required.
Coordination
Supervise and assist volunteers in the daily duties of the tuckshop operation, including cooking, food preparation, packaging, cleaning, serving, point of sale operation, etc.
Co-ordinate volunteer rosters
Ensure volunteers are trained in the correct use of equipment and good hygiene practices
Financial
Efficiently and with a commitment to procurement and delegation processes order stock from preferred suppliers
In conjunction with the Finance Officer, purchase supplies at the best costs and adjust prices to maintain an appropriate (determined) level of profit
Check all supplies against invoices and ensure all invoices are signed and forwarded to accounts payable
Ensure QuickCliQ transactions are processed in accordance with guidelines and appropriate records of takings kept
In conjunction with the Principal and Finance Officer review sales trends and other management reporting to ensure compliance with budget and identify potential improvements
Perform stock-takes of all non-perishable food at the end of each term
About you
Experience
Experience with ensuring the quality and nutritional value of Tuckshop menu
Ability to provide customer satisfaction (students, staff, broader school community)
Experience in risk minimisation – related to all WHS and other compliance requirements
Ability to utilise sound financial outcomes, business systems and controls
Knowledge
Highly 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
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
What we offer
Competitive Salary Range:
Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
Modern facilities, equipment and resources
Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
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
Complete the application form
Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
Upload a current resume including contact details (phone and email) of at least two professional referees
For more information, please refer to the Position Description.
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications close 3pm Monday,11 March 2024.
