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Canteen Assistant - $32.06 per hour

Are you passionate about food service and working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment?
Epping North Public School is looking for a motivated and friendly Canteen Assistant to join our amazing team! As part of the P&C Association, the school canteen plays an important role in providing tasty, nutritious meals to our students and staff.

Position: Canteen Assistant (Fast Food Employee Level 1)
Location: Epping North Public School, North Epping
Work Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during school terms
Employment Type: Casual

About the Role:
As a Canteen Assistant, you will be a key part of the team that ensures the canteen runs smoothly and efficiently. This role will require you to engage in a variety of duties, including receiving and packing supply deliveries, preparing and serving food, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting the Canteen Manager in overseeing the canteen’s day-to-day operations. You will also play an important role in creating a welcoming and friendly environment for everyone, including our volunteers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, unpack, and store canteen supply deliveries

• Assist with food preparation and ensure all food is served to the highest standard

• Ensure, under the direction and supervision of the Canteen Manager, that the canteen is always clean, organized, and compliant with food safety standards

• Work under the Canteen Manager to support volunteers, ensuring efficient operation during busy periods

• Maintain a positive, energetic attitude while providing excellent customer service to staff and students

• Ensure that you are complaint with all safety and hygiene protocols, including food handling and cleaning procedures, as per direction of the Canteen Manager

• Assist with stock control and maintaining supplies under direction

You Will Have:

• Strong verbal communication skills, able to interact effectively with staff, students, and volunteers

• A reliable and proactive work ethic, with the ability to take initiative and work independently

• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment

• A team player mentality – ready to pitch in wherever needed

• Previous experience in food service or a canteen environment is highly desirable, but not essential

• Availability on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during school terms

• Food safety knowledge or willingness to complete basic food safety training

• A current, verified Working with Children Check for paid employees

Benefits of the Role:

• Be part of a supportive and friendly team within the Epping North Public School P&C

• Opportunities to develop your skills in food service and customer service

• A rewarding role that directly contributes to the wellbeing of students and the school community

• Flexible, casual hours that fit within the school term and school drop off/pick up school times (school hours)

• Training provided in food safety and canteen operations

How to Apply:
If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to make a positive impact in a school canteen environment, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and cover letter and any questions you may have to Tim Quinn, ENPS P&C President at president@enpspc.org by 4 April.
If you do not have a CV handy, please don’t hesitate. We want to hear from you and why you’re passionate about the role. We encourage you to submit a cover letter and let us know why you are the right candidate for the role.

Please note that we will be assessing applications as they come in, so please apply soon.