About us:

Our tuckshop is a proudly school-owned and operated retail and catering service, servicing approximately 1,117 students and 160 staff each day. In addition to our regular tuckshop service, we provide in-house catering for school events and activities, making this a wide-ranging and active food service setting.

We are a forward-thinking school that is continually looking at ways to improve what we offer, how we operate and how we can create a positive experience for our school community.

Your opportunity:

Working as part of our tuckshop team, you will assist with the day-to-day operation of a busy school food service, retail and catering environment.

Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing and serving food and beverages
Serving students and staff in a friendly and productive manner
Processing in-person and online student and staff orders through Flexischools
Handling cash, EFTPOS and other retail transactions accurately
Assisting with food preparation and daily tuckshop operations
Stock handling, including receiving, checking, storing and rotating stock
Supporting food safety compliance and maintaining high standards of food handling
Maintaining appropriate workplace hygiene, cleanliness and food safety standards




Contributing to effective operational efficiency across the tuckshop
Assisting with in-house catering for school events and activities
Working collaboratively with the Tuckshop Convenor and Retail Manager
Contributing ideas and suggestions to improve our menu, service and day-to-day operations
Following the Smart Choices - Healthy Food and Drink Supply Strategy for Queensland Schools
Engaging with the Queensland Association of School Tuckshops (QAST) and its resources, professional development and training opportunities

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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.

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.

📌 Canteen Assistant Wynnum State High School
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Wynnum