Tuckshop Convenor

Position: Tuckshop Convenor
Commencing Date: Term 1, 2022
Classification: Term Time, Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 20 hours a week over 5 days or 15 hours a week over 3 days
Salary Range: $29.81 - $31.07 per hour pending experience
Closing Date: Thursday, 27 January 2022

St Francis School, Ayr is a Catholic co-educational school located in the town of Ayr in the Burdekin region offering Prep to Year 6. The school is one of three Catholic schools that serve the Burdekin communities and is inspired by the motto, “Christ and Knowledge”. Established by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan in 1912, St Francis School remains committed to celebrating the message of Jesus Christ whilst providing educational excellence in teaching and learning. Highly professional staff and smaller class sizes provide a safe and nurturing educational environment that gives students a sense of belonging, conducive to learning.

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.

It is a requirement of this role that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be required as a pre-commencement document. DO NOT ATTACH A VACCINATION CERTIFICATE WITH YOUR APPLICATION. 

About the role

St Francis School, Ayr is seeking an energetic and dedicated Tuckshop Convenor. This role is a Term Time, Fixed Term Contract position, completing 20 hours a week over 5 days or 15 hours a week over 3 days, for the duration of the 2022 school year.

Key Accountabilities

• 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

What we offer

• Competitive Salary Range: $29.81 - $31.07 per hour pending experience
• 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 additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• 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
• Leadership development opportunities
• 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 5pm Thursday, 27 January 2022.

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