Position: Tuckshop ConvenorCommencing Date: 20 January 2025 Classification: Permanent, Part Time, Term TimeHours: 16.5 hours per weekSalary Range: $31.64 - $32.31 per hour pending experienceClosing Date: Monday, 6 January 2025 unless filled prior
St Kieran's Catholic School, Mount Isa offers prep to year 6 and has a strong commitment to communication.
The school prides itself on being familiar with every member of the school community, as well as being attuned to the individual needs of others.
St Kieran's Catholic School boasts a long tradition of outstanding performance in academic, sporting and cultural arenas.
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 Kieran's Catholic School, Mount Isa is seeking an energetic and dedicated Tuckshop Convenor.
This role is a Permanent, Part-Time, Term-Time position completing 16.5 hours per week (during school term) commencing 20 January 2025.
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
Mandatory Criteria/Professional Registration/Other
Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.
Undertake Workplace Health and Safety Training
Current Driver's Licence
Ability to travel within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner
Food Handler Training or the ability to attain
This position will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment to support the selection process.
Desirable Criteria
Relevant certificate and or school based experience.
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, 6 January 2025 unless filled prior.
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