Canteen Employee

Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic School

Terrigal, NSW 


Canteen

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.20 FTE)

Applications Close: 15 February 2026


Our Lady Star of the Sea, Terrigal is currently seeking a Canteen Employee. This is a temporary, part-time opportunity working 14 hours a fortnight for the 2026 school year.

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Our Lady Star of the Sea, Terrigal i</strong>s currently seeking a<strong> Canteen Employee. </strong>This is a<strong> temporary, part-time </strong>opportunity working 14 hours a fortnight for the 2026 school year.</p> <p>The <strong>Canteen Manager</strong> is responsible for the day-to-day operations and financial management of the school canteen in accordance with Catholic Schools Broken Bay (CSBB) protocols and relevant government regulations. This position requires strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as a commitment to providing a safe, healthy, and welcoming canteen environment for students, staff, and the wider school community.<br> &nbsp;<br><strong>Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?</strong>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> We value our staff so they can best support every student to learn and flourish in a culture of safety and care. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique package of benefits to our staff:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Higher pay: </strong>We have recently finalised our CSBB Enterprise Agreement which guarantees your pay will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education</li> <li><strong>More time: </strong>We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with collaborative planning time (CPT), in addition to the usual release from face-to-face</li> <li><strong>Staff voice:</strong> Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work</li> <li><strong>Staff School Fee Discounts: </strong>Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children's school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE</li> <li><strong>Wellbeing Support:</strong> we provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Specific Criteria</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Able to take responsibility for all areas of canteen operations</li> <li>Ordering and maintaining stock</li> <li>Online ordering</li> <li>Food storage and preparation</li> <li>Maintaining a clean canteen</li> <li>Up to date knowledge of food handling requirements</li> <li>Able to facilitate healthy eating program in line with Healthy School Canteens</li> <li>Must love working with children</li> </ul> <p>Qualifications and Requirements - The following qualifications must be completed prior to commencement of the role (not provided by the school): Food Safety Supervisor Certificate – as required by the NSW Food Authority. HLTAID012 First Aid in an Education and Care Setting, including current certification in: Asthma Management Anaphylaxis Awareness and Emergency Response Personal Attributes&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About Us</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern Beaches and the North Shore. Students are engaged, empowered and inspired to become their best selves. Our 45 schools all promote faith, learning, and wellbeing. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<br><strong>How do I apply?</strong>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> Applications should include:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing why you are interested in the role and addressing each of the specific criteria listed above; and&nbsp;</li> <li>A current resume</li> </ul> <p>Please ensure that you apply through our recruitment portal. Applications received outside the portal will not be accepted.</p> <p>Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position.&nbsp;</p> <p><i>At Catholic Schools Broken Bay, child safety is paramount. Our commitment is for our school communities to be spaces where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to grow and flourish. We actively seek individuals who recognise and&nbsp;are willing to commit to safeguarding as a shared responsibility.</i></p>