Who We Are:
Tingalpa State School is a vibrant primary school located just 13km east of Brisbane's CBD, with an enrolment of around 500 students. The school is known for its welcoming, multicultural community and strong focus on the health, wellbeing, and success of every student. Tingalpa State School fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated and every child is encouraged to thrive.
Step Into Your Next Chapter:
Over the past five years the school canteen has had various refurbishments and now also includes a Coffee Nook, providing cafe quality beverages for the parents and staff of the school community. We are interested in a person who is innovative and creative with developing fresh, nutritious, home cooked, child friendly and cost-effective menus to encourage healthy eating options and create interest in our canteen.
Plan, prepare, and serve fresh, cooked meals for students and staff
Oversee tuckshop operations, including stock ordering, budgeting, and compliance
Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety
Work as part of a small, collaborative team
Prioritise tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Provide outstanding customer service with a friendly, approachable manner
Supervise canteen assistant
Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
What You Bring:
Food handling experience and understanding of safe food practices
Barista experience preferred
Knowledge of small business or tuckshop procedures
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Excellent time management and organisational skills
A genuine passion for providing healthy, homemade-style meals
Submit Your Application:
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
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