Diocese of Townsville Catholic Education Hiring for Assistant Tuckshop Convenor Job at Australia Full Time

Position: Assistant Tuckshop Convenor
Commencing Date: As soon as possible
Classification: Term Time, Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 12 hours a week across 2 days
Salary Range: $28.19 – $28.86 per hour pending experience
Closing Date: Sunday, 17 October 2021

St Clare’s Catholic School, Burdell offers Prep through to Year 6 in a welcoming and inclusive community environment. St Clare’s Catholic School belongs to the St Anthony’s Parish. Along with St Francis, St Clare is one of the founders of the Franciscan movement that has been part of the Catholic Church’s life since the early 13th century. St Clare’s Catholic School follows the Franciscan spirituality that stresses simplicity, humility, dependence on God, a love for the poor, and finding God in others and the natural world. The school’s motto is, ‘Be a Clear Light’ and together staff, families, students and the Parish community work tirelessly to make the school a unique and dynamic place that welcomes everyone and helps each individual realise their fullest potential. The school community is supportive and encouraging, creating an environment with a strong sense of belonging for students.

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 Clare’s Catholic School, Burdell is seeking an experienced and dedicated Assistant Tuckshop Convenor .This role is a Term Time, Fixed Term position completing 12 hours a week (across 2 days) commencing as soon as possible.

The Assistant Tuckshop Convenor role is to assist the Tuckshop Convenor with the day-to-day operations of the School tuckshop, in order to contribute to the provision of a quality educational service by providing high quality and healthy food and the efficient running of the tuckshop.

Key Accountabilities

• Under the direction of the Tuckshop Convenor collaboratively assist in the day-to-day operations of the tuckshop, including shopping for supplies
• Assist with preparation of hot and cold food, ensuring it is presented in a timely, professional and efficient manner and in accordance with established routines and procedures (including cooking and presentation of food)
• Operate the cash register and Flexischools card system in accordance with established routines and procedures, ensuring professionalism and courtesy to staff and students
• Assist with tuckshop clearance of cash/EFTPOS within established routines and procedures as required
• Comply with standards relating to food hygiene, personal hygiene, cleaning of premises and general preparation of food within routines and procedures developed by the Tuckshop Convenor
• Clean and maintain equipment within routines and procedures, including fridges and freezers
• Report any maintenance issues to Tuckshop Convenor as soon as practically possible
• Support special event days and other catered school functions as required
• Other related duties as reasonably required

About you

Experience

• Ability to organise and prioritise a range of tasks and set priorities to meet deadlines in a busy environment
• Ability to work independently and also with others to contribute to effective team outcomes

Skills

• Competent in the use/maintenance of equipment typically found in the tuckshop, including deep fryers, combi oven, tills, etc
• Sound knowledge of food preparation and cooking styles
• Knowledge of current health practices as they pertain to food preparation areas
• Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety protocols in a catering environment

Attributes

• Enthusiastic, energetic, flexible with a proactive attitude
• Confident, well-presented and engaging with a personal warmth that engenders mutual respect with staff, parents and visitors
• Flexible and responsive to the needs of the school community and driven to achieve the best outcomes for students

For more information, please refer to the Position Description.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary Range: $28.19 – $28.86 per hour pending experience
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• 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
• Leadership development opportunities
• 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

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications close 5pm Sunday, 17 October 2021.

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