Canteen Manager
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Job Summary
- Part-Time (5 days per week): 12-month position
- Commencement Date: Term 1 2026
About Us
Wyong Christian Community School (WCCS) is a vibrant Christian school located on 28 acres of beautiful semi-rural land. For over 32 years we have provided quality Christian education nurturing our students God-given potential and fostering a strong faith-based community. WCCS is a ministry of Wyong Baptist Church partnering with local churches to offer families a Christ-centered educational environment.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and reliableCanteen Manager who will be responsible for the overall management operation and development of the school canteen. This includes food preparation financial management staff/volunteer supervision stock control and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. The role supports the schools mission by contributing positively to the school community and promoting values consistent with its Christian ethos.
Hours: 30.5 hours/week term-time
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Management
- Oversee daily canteen operations (opening service closing).
- Prepare and serve food at recess and lunch.
- Ensure canteen facilities are clean safe and well-maintained.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene safety and cleanliness in compliance with NSW Food Authority requirements. Ensure staff have attained the qualifications.
- Financial Oversight
- Monitor and manage canteen income and expenditure.
- Develop a sound knowledge of Munch Monitor (online ordering system)
- Conduct daily financial reconciliations (takings cash handling).
- Develop and ensure the menu is well balance and is appropriately priced.
- Report regularly to the Operations Manager if there are any issues
- Stock & Procurement
- Order food supplies and equipment; maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Negotiate with suppliers to ensure value for money.
- Minimise wastage through effective stock rotation and forecasting.
- Leadership & People Management
- Manage train supervise and roster staff and volunteers (parents students or other community members).
- Foster a positive respectful and collaborative environment among staff and volunteers.
- Provide opportunities for ongoing training on food handling and customer service.
- Health & Safety
- Ensure compliance with Work Health & Safety (WHS) policies in the canteen.
- Maintain and enforce food safety protocols.
- Conduct regular risk assessments (equipment hygiene etc.).
- Community & Culture
- Model and uphold the schools Christian values in daily interactions and the canteen environment.
- Support school events by providing catering as needed (e.g. school functions special meetings etc).
- Administration & Reporting
- Maintain accurate records (menus stock volunteers financials).
- Develop and review canteen policies and procedures; update when necessary with Operations Manager.
Selection Criteria
The ideal candidate will:
- Have an active Christian faith with regular involvement in a local church and a commitment to the mission vision and values of WCCS including the Statement of Faith.
- Willpossess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills as your work will involve interaction with Staff Students Parents Suppliers and Contractors.
- Relevant qualification (e.g. Food Safety Supervisor)
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
- Previous experience in a school or similar environment.
- Possess experience within the Food / Catering / Hospitality
- Willneed to provide a current Working with Children Number.
Please prepare
- A cover letter addressing the above selection criteria
- Resume
How to Apply
Click on the Apply link where you will be asked to upload your resume complete an application form and finally upload your cover letter.
For further information please contact the Director of People and Compliance via email to
Applications close on 5 December 2025.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Math
- Employment & Labor Law
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Restaurant Management
