Our Client

Our client is a major ACT Government organisation responsible for delivering essential public services across Canberra, including public transport, infrastructure and community facilities.

Our Client

Operating within a large government service network, the organisation supports Canberra's public transport operations, including a bus fleet of approximately 450 vehicles and a workforce of more than 1,000 employees within its transport operations. With a strong commitment to workplace safety, reliable service delivery and community wellbeing, the organisation offers an opportunity to contribute to the daily operations of an essential public service.

About The Role

Charter Diligence is seeking an experienced and reliable Canteen Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of a workplace canteen at a busy government transport facility in Woden, Canberra. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys food preparation, customer service and taking ownership of a small hospitality operation. You will manage the full canteen service, from preparing fresh meals and coordinating stock purchases to processing customer transactions and maintaining high food safety standards. Unlike traditional hospitality management positions, this role focuses on independently managing canteen activities rather than supervising a team. You will play an important part in providing convenient, quality food services to employees working within an essential public transport workplace.

Contract Details

- Position: Canteen Manager
- PAYG Rate: $37.58 per hour + super
- Workplace: Phillip, ACT 2606
- Working Hours: 30 hours per week
- Working Arrangement: 100% onsite
- Start Date: ASAP, subject to police clearance




- Contract End Date: 27 November 2026

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate daily canteen operations to provide an productive and welcoming food service for employees.
- Prepare, cook, portion and present a range of meals, snacks and refreshments to consistent quality standards.
- Develop practical menu options that consider customer preferences, ingredient availability and minimising food waste.
- Manage customer orders, including food packaging, payment processing and timely service delivery.
- Operate electronic point-of-sale (POS) terminals, ordering platforms and cash-handling systems accurately.
- Monitor ingredient availability, stock levels and packaging supplies to maintain uninterrupted canteen operations.
- Organise supplier orders, receive deliveries and check incoming goods for quality, accuracy and appropriate storage.
- Maintain accurate records of stock movements, sales transactions, cash receipts and discarded food.
- Conduct routine refrigerator and freezer temperature checks and maintain appropriate food storage conditions.
- Apply food safety procedures, including safe handling, temperature control, allergen awareness and prevention of cross-contamination.
- Complete regular cleaning and sanitisation of kitchen equipment, utensils, preparation surfaces and food service areas.




- Clean and maintain cooking equipment, including deep fryers, bain-maries and refrigeration units, according to site procedures.
- Monitor food portions, ingredient usage and wastage to support cost-effective canteen operations.
- Respond professionally to customer enquiries, feedback and service requests.
- Identify equipment faults, maintenance concerns and food safety risks and escalation issues appropriately.
- Follow workplace health and safety requirements, safe manual handling practices and applicable government workplace procedures.
- Maintain an organised and hygienic working environment while independently prioritising daily workloads.

About You

- Previous experience in a canteen, commercial kitchen, café, takeaway outlet or similar food service environment.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare, cook and serve food safely and efficiently.
- Experience coordinating daily food service operations, including stock management and ordering.
- Current food safety training or certification covering SITXFSA005 (Use hygienic practices for food safety) and SITXFSA006 (Participate in safe food handling practices).
- Sound knowledge of food hygiene, protected storage temperatures, cleaning procedures and contamination prevention.
- Confidence using electronic ordering systems, EFTPOS terminals and other POS technology.
- Ability to manage cash transactions, reconcile payments and maintain accurate operational records.
- Strong verbal communication skills and a professional, friendly approach to customer service.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently in a busy service envi

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