EOI - Tuckshop Convenor - Narangba State School , Education

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. 

About the School:

Narangba State School students are immersed in a technology-rich environment where information and communication technology (ICT) is a focal medium through which teaching is presented and learning is accessed. Through this technology students are engaged in literacy and numeracy learning providing the strongest foundations for future intellectual growth and development.

About the Role:

As the Tuckshop Convenor you will include, but not limited to:

• Provide a balanced range of nutritional food at a reasonable cost to students and staff within the school, while maintaining a high standard of hygiene in the preparation, presentation and serving of food.
• Coordinate the daily administration of the school tuckshop, supervise tuckshop staff and provide quality customer service to students, clients and staff through professional, timely and cost-effective tuckshop services.
• Responsible for the efficient and professional operation of the tuckshop including financial and operational management, assist, direct and support Tuckshop workers and volunteers.
• Planning:
• Ensure that adequate equipment is available and operational for providing tuckshop services,
• Establish a menu of goods for sale that provides variety that will attract all members and visitors to purchase from the tuckshop,
• Assist with budget development,
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure that the Tuckshop does not operate at a loss,
• Assist in the recruitment and selection of lower classified employees and/or volunteers,
• Liaise with parents, students, volunteers and other community stakeholders.
• Organising and Coordinating:
• Planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services, techniques and work organisation for self and others,
• Preparing rosters, breaks and attracting volunteers,
• Complete ordering stock and maintain stock levels,
• Maintain correct records,
• Provide advice to the management committee on the running of the business operation,
• Coordinate the establishment and maintenance of a network of community volunteers to assist with the provision of a quality school tuckshop service.
• Monitoring:
• Ensure the tuckshop operates in a safe and hygienic environment and that good quality food is prepared and served each day in a consistent manner,
• Supervision of employees in lower levels including training, coordinating work flow, checking progress and resolving problems,
• Ensure all staff and volunteers comply with all relevant policies and procedures,
• Checking or otherwise dealing with records, writing, correspondence, books, accounts and liaising with volunteers.
• Oversee cash handling and related security processes, operate a cash register, collect monies and balance funds at the end of the day

How to Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history). 
• 2-page written statement to the following criteria:
• Understanding of food handling procedures and the Smart Choices strategy
• Ability to supervise and coordinate others in a warm and professional manner
• Is it highly desirable to hold a current Food Safety Supervisor Course
• Relevant qualifications and/or experience relating to the position
• Basic financial management skills* Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks, use knowledge and initiative to problem solve
• Commitment to service and performance excellence.  

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

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