About the role
The Canteen Manager is responsible for:
* Managing the day-to-day operations of the school canteen, including food preparation, service, and hygiene compliance.
* Developing and maintaining menus that reflect cultural inclusivity, healthy eating guidelines and support student wellbeing.
* Ordering, receiving, and maintaining stock supplies within budgetary constraints.
* Ensuring all Food Safety, Allergen Management, and OHS requirements are met and documented.
* Managing cash handling, EFTPOS reconciliation, and online ordering platforms
* Coordinating and supervising canteen volunteers or casual staff, ensuring safe and effective operations.
* Maintaining accurate financial and administrative records as required.
* Liaising with the Business Manager regarding budgets, purchasing, and operational planning.
* Supporting whole-school events that require catering or hospitality support.
* Upholding the school's Child Safety and Wellbeing policies and practices.
* Other duties as directed by the Principal or Business Managers
Selection Criteria
Your application for this position must specifically address each of the selection criteria below:
1. Demonstrated experience in food service operations and stock management
Proven ability to plan, prepare, and deliver a range of healthy food options in line with the Victorian Healthy Canteen Policy. Demonstrated experience in ordering, stock rotation, and cost management to ensure efficiency and sustainability.
2. Knowledge of and ability to implement health, safety, and hygiene regulations
Sound understanding of Food Safety Standards, Allergen Management, and Occupational Health and Safety requirements within a school or hospitality environment. Ability to maintain accurate compliance documentation.
3. Strong organisational and administrative skills
Demonstrated capacity to manage canteen operations, including menu planning, cash handling, online ordering, and record keeping. Proven ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and meet deadlines.
4. Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent interpersonal skills to engage positively with students, staff, parents, and volunteers. Ability to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment reflective of school values.
5. Ability to supervise and coordinate volunteers or support staff
Experience in coordinating a small team, providing direction, and ensuring compliance with workplace procedures. Demonstrated capacity to promote teamwork and safety.
Please include the name, email address and phone number of at least 3 relevant referees who will need to complete a reference for you.
Located on beautiful Wurundjeri Country, Strathtulloh Primary School has been educating with HEART since 2022. We opened with 710 students already growing to over 1300 students and now employing over 160 staff.
Our students are phenomenal and eager learners who are beautifully behaved and respectful. We are supported by families and a community that really values and supports education and our school.
School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) and Respectful Relationships (RR) feature strongly at our school, along with a culture that supports positive, proactive and passionate wellbeing and learning for students and staff. Our students, staff and community demonstrate outstanding positive behaviours and consistently work to demonstrate and build their #StrathtullohHEART.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and progressive school community. Our staff are our most valuable resource and we provide support & recognition accordingly. Our Coaching, Wellbeing and Principal Class teams are visible and work together with staff to support the best outcomes for students.
Why work at Strathtulloh?
* A terrific team of staff who engage in a variety of social events and functions;
* Getting here is easy It's a 30 minute drive against traffic from Sunbury, Gisborne, the inner west or north of Melbourne and an hour from the eastern suburbs, Ballarat & Geelong. We're also only a short walk from the train station with plenty of seats heading away from the city.
The Strathtulloh community are encouraged to be Helpful, Excelling, Accepting, Resilient and Trustworthy people as they demonstrate, support and strive for a #StrathtullohHEART
You are encouraged to tour the school before applying; please email with your contact details.
About you
* You must hold a valid working with children's check (employee version)
* Current Food Handlers certificate
* Barista experience is highly desirable
* Relevant experience in Hospitality/Canteen operations is required
If you are unable to make a scheduled tour please still submit an application.
How to apply
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Please note; this position is not eligible for sponsorship.