Position: Canteen Manager

Location: Medowie High School, Medowie NSW

Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time (PPT) | 32 hours per week - 44 Week Salary (School terms only—enjoy school holidays off!)

Commencement: November 2026

About SEED Tuckshops

At SEED Tuckshops, we are more than canteen service providers—our purpose is in our name: Serving Everyone Every Day.

It starts with our people: an efficient team of local employees who are the beating heart of our success, preparing affordable, nutritious meals that meet modern guidelines. We are trusted partners within our school communities, ensuring no child goes hungry through disadvantage. We serve with dignity and support, believing that well-nourished children are empowered to learn, grow, and thrive.

We are excited to invite a dedicated, organised leader to manage our brand-new school canteen at Medowie High School!

The Role

As the Canteen Manager, you will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, creating a warm, welcoming environment while delivering healthy, affordable food options for students and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

- Daily Operations: Lead efficient daily canteen service, ensuring timely, fresh meal preparation for recess and lunch breaks.
- Menu Development: Maintain and evolve balanced menus aligned with the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy, introducing creative meal deals and seasonal specials.
- Stock & Financial Control: Manage inventory, stock ordering, supplier relationships, register reconciliation, and cash handling.
- Food Safety & Compliance: Maintain top-tier hygiene, food safety, and WHS standards,



keeping all kitchen areas spotless and fully compliant.
- Team Leadership: Guide and support canteen assistants, fostering a positive, cohesive team workplace.
- Administration & IT: Utilise computer literacy skills for ordering, basic reporting, and digital administration.

Requirements & Qualifications

- Food Safety Certification: Valid Food Safety Supervisor certificate (or willingness to obtain before start date).
- Working With Children Check: Current NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance for paid work.
- National Police Check: or willingness to obtain before start date.
- Experience: Cert III in commercial cookery Proven experience in commercial catering, canteen management, or high-volume food service.
- Key Skills: Strong organization, basic budgeting/financial skills, and clear communication with students, staff, and parents.
- Physical Fitness: Physical capacity to perform active kitchen duties, including standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting heavy stock or equipment (up to 15kg).

What We Are Looking For

- Qualifications: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (preferred)



and a valid Food Safety Supervisor certificate (or willingness to obtain prior to start).
- Clearances: Current NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) for paid work and a National Police Check (or willingness to obtain prior to start).
- Experience: Proven track record in commercial catering, canteen operations, or high-volume food service.
- Skills: Excellent organisational capability, basic financial and budgeting acumen, solid IT skills, and strong communication skills to engage with students, parents, and school staff.
- Training Commitment: Willingness to undertake our comprehensive 6-week training program at our Rutherford training hub.

Why Join Us?

- Work-Life Balance: 32 hours per week during school terms only—no weekend work and all school holidays off!
- Brand-New Facility: Step into a brand-new, modern canteen setup at Medowie High.
- Supportive Onboarding: Complete a structured 6-week training program to set you up for long-term success.
- Community Impact: Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to nourishing young minds.

How to Apply If you are ready to lead a fresh kitchen team and make a positive impact in the Medowie High School community, we want to hear from you!

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant food service and leadership experience to our Operations Manager - [email protected]

Pay: $28.00 – $30.56 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 per week

Benefits

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Salary packaging

Work Location: In person

📌 Canteen Manager (Medowie)
🏢 CATERING MAITLAND
📍 Medowie