Assistant Tuckshop Convenor

Position: Assistant Tuckshop Convenor
Classification: Term Time, Contract
Hours: 12 hours per week 
Contract Dates: Wednesday 12th August until Friday 4th December 2020
Pay Rate: $26.17 - $27.14 per hour (pending experience)

St Clare’s Catholic School, Burdell is a co-educational school, St Clare’s Catholic School offers Kindergarten through to Year 6 in a welcoming and inclusive community environment. The school community is supportive and encouraging, creating an environment with a strong sense of belonging for students.

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 is recognised as being central to achieving our mission. 

St Clare's Catholic School is seeking driven and passionate Assistant Tuckshop Convenor  This role is a Term Time position working 12 hours per week commencing Wednesday 12th August until Friday 4th December 2020. 

The successful candidate will work the following hours:
Wednesday:  8.30 - 11.30 (3 hours)
Thursday:  8.30 - 12.30 (4 hours)
Friday:  8.30 - 1.30 (5 hours)

About the role

The purpose of the Assistant Tuckshop Convenor role is to assist the Tuckshop Convenor with the day-to-day operations of the School 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.

Key Accountabilities

• 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

• Ability to organise and prioritise a range of tasks and set priorities to meet deadlines in a busy environment
• Ability to work independently and also with others to contribute to effective team outcomes.

Skills

• Competent in the use/maintenance of equipment typically found in the tuckshop, including deep fryers, combi oven, tills, etc
• 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.

Attributes

• Enthusiastic, energetic, flexible with a proactive attitude
• Confident, well-presented and engaging with a personal warmth that engenders mutual respect with staff, parents and visitors
• Flexible and responsive to the needs of the school community and driven to achieve the best outcomes for students.

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card *
• 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.

* The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.

For more information, please view the Position Description. 

How to apply

1. Complete the application form
2. Upload a cover letter/ 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 7th August 2020.