Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Hospitality and Tourism
Reference: 1454601
Location Profile Surrounded by the beautiful bayside wetlands, Aspendale Gardens Primary School is a large primary school in the South Eastern Victorian Region (SEVR). In 2025 the expected enrolment is approximately 580 students. The multi-cultural nature of the school is a great asset, enriching the educational experiences of all students.
The school is located on spacious well maintained grounds with 31 classrooms along with two Art rooms, Library, Information Technology area, two Performing Arts rooms, a gymnasium with full sized indoor basketball court, Friendship room, Kitchen/Dining room and two Language Other Than English (LOTE) - Mandarin rooms. The school grounds are extensive and contain two junior and one senior playground, sandpit and large open playing field. An outstanding aspect of the school is the vegetable garden which is extensive. The Kitchen Garden program employs a Horticultural Specialist and a Food Technician, that educates students on the value of growing, harvesting and cooking their own produce. There are also quiet areas scattered throughout the courtyard and surrounds. The Before and After School Care program has its own designated area.
Aspendale Gardens PS staff are dedicated and committed to developing a learning environment which maximises the overall educational needs of students. The school encourages team planning and shared experiences across year levels. There are team leaders at each year level who monitor the International Baccalaureate PYP approach to our teaching and learning program.
Teams take on the leadership of special events including the bi-annual carnival and whole school production, Science Fair and Art Expo. The school regularly supports charities and events to provide learning and understanding of the wide world around us along with our local community. We also assist a school and orphanage in Cambodia with annual fundraising events. The school enjoys a fruitful relationship with its sister school in Nanjing, China where students participate annually in an exchange program. Aspendale Gardens PS has recently formed a second sister school relationship with Yangzhou Yucai Primary School.
Aspendale Gardens PS participates in the Marine Ambassadors Program which engages the school community in Marine Education and Conservation. Our extensive Leadership Program provides opportunities for many senior students to take on a variety of roles.
Selection Criteria SC 1. High level knowledge of nutrition and healthy eating and an understanding of the government guidelines and policies related to the operation of school canteens.
SC 2. A demonstrated commitment to customer service including the ability to relate positively to a wide range of people.
SC 3. Good organisational and management skills as they relate to ordering, stock control, money handling, budgets, rosters and the daily running of the canteen.
SC 4. The ability to develop a creative, nutritious and profitable menu that promotes healthy choices.
Role The canteen operates 3 days per week and has lunch orders. This position is for 16 hours per week and worked Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 8.30am - 2.30pm during the school terms. The canteen manager is expected to operate the canteen following the guidelines set out by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development for Healthy School Food Services and the school's canteen policy.
The Canteen Manager is required to hold:
an Employee Working with Children Card and; a Statement of Attainment that shows the required food safety competencies from a Registered Training Organisation. Responsibilities Responsibilities of the Canteen Manager include:
Implementing and maintaining a varied and healthy menu and initiating new healthy food items on a regular basis as per the National Healthy School Canteens Guidelines. Implementing and ensuring operational procedures comply with relevant legal requirements regarding food safety and occupational health and safety standards. Efficient stock management, including purchasing, accounting and financial procedures. Managing the financial operations of the canteen ensuring that it is viable. Coordinating and supervising the canteen's casual staff, including rostering. Maintaining a pleasant working environment for all volunteers, ensuring high standards of customer service and excellent communication with all parties. Promoting and marketing the canteen and the healthy foods it sells. Providing catering for school functions / activities as required. Organising Special Meal days such as Footy Day Lunches. Ensuring the physical security of the canteen area, including cash, keys, locking up, switching off appliances and restricting access to unauthorised personnel. Utilising computer applications to assist with operational and management functions. Participating in a process of annual review and professional learning as it relates to the role. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Conditions of Employment All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr