Canteen Manager - Medowie
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the school canteen.
- Promote healthy food choices and ensure compliance with food safety standards.
- Establish and lead a new canteen service for the inaugural school community.
Catherine McAuley Primary School, Medowie is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Canteen Manager to join the founding team of our brand-new Catholic primary school.
This is a permanent part-time position (18 hours per week) commencing in Term 1, 2027. The canteen will operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 hours per day, during school terms.
Opening to students for the first time in 2027, Catherine McAuley Primary School will serve the growing Port Stephens community. This is a unique opportunity to establish and lead a new canteen service, helping create a welcoming and positive experience for our inaugural students, staff and families.
As Canteen Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the school canteen, including menu planning, food preparation, ordering, stock control, financial processes, customer service and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. You will play a key role in promoting healthy food choices while fostering a warm and welcoming environment within the school community.
The successful applicant will be organised, reliable and self-motivated, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently. Previous experience in hospitality, food service or canteen operations will be highly regarded.
As a founding staff member, you will have the rare opportunity to help shape an important aspect of school life and contribute to establishing a positive culture from day one.
Located within the beautiful Port Stephens region, Catherine McAuley Primary School offers the chance to combine meaningful work with the excitement of helping build a new school community from the ground up.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Canteen Manager is responsible for the profitable management and operation of the school canteen according to the relevant policies, procedures and WHS legislation. The Canteen Manager will support the development of strong relationships within the school community in particular with the students, parents and volunteers, teachers and other school personnel.
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
Canteen Manager Level 3A
- Experience in food preparation and service setting.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated customer service skills particularly with children.
- Demonstrated skills in operating a food business.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise a small team and to show appropriate initiative.
- Demonstrated time management skills and ability to control day-today operations.
- Experience with volunteers and parent groups.
- Knowledge of basic financial management systems.
- Understanding of work health and safety and ability to meet legislative requirements.
- Demonstrated computer literacy using Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience in food safety and handling.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Basic Food Handling Certificate
- Current Food Supervisor Certificate
- Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Training and staff development programs
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Samantha Kelley, Principal on Tel: ******** 318or via email: **********************************
TO APPLY CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND
- Provide a cover letter along with your resume
- Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listedunder EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Applications close: Thursday 12 November 2026 at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
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