Assistant Tuckshop Convenor

 Position: Assistant Tuckshop Convenor
Start date: As soon as practicable
Classification: Term Time, Permanent
Hours: 15 hours per week 
Monday to Friday working 8:30am-11:30am
Pay Rate: $26.12 - $26.80 per hour (pending experience)

Contact: HR Services (07) 4773 0900 
Email: recruitment@tsv.catholic.edu.au

Good Shepherd College (Mount Isa, QLD) is a co-educational Year 7 to 12 college of 500 students. Good Shepherd Catholic College is a community who journey together in faith with “Christ Our Light”. Our students, staff, and parents are partners focused on holistic education within a welcoming and caring environment. Fostering faith and spirituality is our primary goal. We believe in the uniqueness and dignity of each individual. We endeavour to encourage each member of our community to be inner-directed, responsible, compassionate and just. Students, staff, and parents learn best in situations of loving relationships and mutual respect.

Good Shepherd Catholic College is seeking an Assistant Tuckshop Convenor to commence as soon as practicable. This role is a term-time permanent position working Monday-Friday 8:30am-11:30am. 

The purpose of the Assistant Tuckshop Convenor role is to assist the Tuckshop Convenor with the day-to-day operations of the College tuckshop, in order to contribute to the provision of a quality educational service by providing high quality and healthy food and the efficient running of the tuckshop.

The Assistant Tuckshop Convenor will be required to have the ability to be flexible in working hours when applicable and as mutually agreed to meet the requirements of the College.

The Assistant Tuckshop Convenor will have key accountabilities across the following:

• Under the direction of the Tuckshop Convenor collaboratively assist in the day-to-day operations of the tuckshop, including shopping for supplies
• Assist with preparation of hot and cold food, ensuring it is presented in a timely, professional and efficient manner and in accordance with established routines and procedures (including cooking and presentation of food)
• Operate the cash register and Flexischools card system in accordance with established routines and procedures, ensuring professionalism and courtesy to staff and students
• Assist with tuckshop clearance of cash/EFTPOS within established routines and procedures as required
• Comply with standards relating to food hygiene, personal hygiene, cleaning of premises and general preparation of food within routines and procedures developed by the Tuckshop Convenor
• Clean and maintain equipment within routines and procedures, including fridges and freezers
• Report any maintenance issues to Tuckshop Convenor as soon as practically possible
• Support special event days and other catered school functions as required
• Other related duties as reasonably required.

About You

Experience

• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks
• Demonstrated well developed interpersonal skills to engage with students, parents, teachers, volunteers and College Administrators
• Ability to work independently and also with others to contribute to effective team outcomes.

Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of food preparation and cooking styles
• Knowledge of current health practices as they pertain to food preparation areas
• Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety protocols in a catering environment.

Skills

• Competent in the use/maintenance of equipment typically found in the tuckshop, including deep fryers, combi oven, tills, etc
• Ability to communicate with a range of staff across primary and secondary school settings
• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain productive working relationships.

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card or eligibility to obtain same
• The completion of a Food Handlers’ Certificate is required and a refresher is to be undertaken annually
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience in a food service business/catering industry
• Certificate III in Hospitality or Commercial Cookery
• Current First Aid certificate.

For more information, please view the Position Description. 

How to Apply

1. Complete the application form
2. Upload a cover letter and a supporting statement (no more than 2 A4 pages) which addresses your suitability for the position
3. Upload a current resume which also includes the name, email address and contact details of two referees.

Applications close 4pm Friday 29th May 2020 unless filled prior.