Tuckshop Convenor
Job No:
TCE2933
Location:
Mary Help Of Christians Catholic College
Position: Tuckshop Convenor
Hourly Rate: $31.58 - $32.26 per hour pending experience
Tenure: Term time, Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week
Commencing Date: 20 January 2025
Closing Date: Monday, 11 November 2024 unless filled prior
As the newest TCE school, Mary Help of Christians Catholic College is focused on nurturing the potential of every student while preparing them to become well-rounded, compassionate, adaptable, and forward-thinking individuals. With a commitment to academic excellence, character development, and 21st-century critical thinking skills, Mary Help of Christians Catholic College offers a stimulating and inclusive learning environment for students aged 11 to 18.
About the role
Mary Help of Christians Catholic College, Shaw is seeking a dedicated and experienced Tuckshop Convenor to join our foundation staff for the commencement of the 2025 school year. This is a term time, permanent role completing 30 hours per week, commencing 20 January 2025.
The purpose of the Tuckshop Convenor is to manage the day-to-day operation of the school tuckshop including taking responsibility for the efficient operation of the business in accordance with school policies and procedures and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Practices.
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 Business Manager, 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 account payable
- Ensure Flexischools transactions are processed in accordance with guidelines and appropriate records of takings kept
- In conjunction with the Principal and Business Manager 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.
Mandatory Criteria
- Current Working with Children Suitability Card or eligibility to obtain same - the successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.
- Must have or attain a Food Safety Supervisor’s (FSS) qualification
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner
- This position will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment to support the selection process. For some positions it may be necessary for the successful applicant to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience in a food service business
- Certificate III in Hospitality or Commercial Cookery
- Current First Aid certificate
Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.
For more information, please refer to the Position Description.
What we offer
- Competitive hourly rate
- Modern facilities, equipment and resources
- Up to 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Deferred Salary Scheme
- Corporate health insurance
- Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
- Wellbeing programs and initiatives
How to apply
- Upload a current resume
- Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
- Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications close 3.00pm Monday 11 November 2024 unless filled prior.
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