We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Canteen Supervisor to join our school community and oversee the daily operations of our school canteen. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing nutritious meals and creating a welcoming environment for students and staff. This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.32FTE), 24 hours per fortnight, 2 days a week (Thursdays and Fridays).

About Our School Balaclava State

School is a Prep to Year 6 primary school located in the centre of Cairns. Our students are drawn primarily from the surrounding residential suburbs of the local area. We work to continually foster positive relationships with our families, local businesses, surrounding schools, clubs and professional associations.

Our commitment is to give our students a strong start to education through creating a learning workplace in which each child can thrive and become an independent, creative and connected learner. Our staff are professionally supported to reflect and improve upon practice and we are dedicated to helping our students build on strong foundations as they strive to be the best that they can be. We are a community of learners, committed to innovation and led by a united vision for professional excellence.

About The Role 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 canteen, supervise canteen staff and provide quality customer service to students, clients and staff through professional, timely and cost effective canteen and catering services.





Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operations of the school canteen, ensuring smooth and efficient service.

Plan, prepare, and serve healthy and appealing meals and snacks in line with nutritional guidelines.

Oversee stock management, including ordering, receiving, and maintaining inventory.

Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.

Manage and supervise canteen staff and volunteers, including rostering and training.

Handle cash and electronic payments, and maintain accurate financial records.

Develop and implement strategies to improve the canteen's operations and menu offerings. Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

About You

Previous experience in food preparation, hospitality, or canteen management (preferred).

Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations (Food Safety Supervisor certification is desirable).

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Ability to lead and work collaboratively with a team of staff and volunteers.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A commitment to promoting healthy eating habits among students. Interested?

To Apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees. (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)

Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description. We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Occupational group Education & Training

📌 Canteen Supervisor/School Food Program Coordinator - Balaclava State School (Cairns)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Cairns