Position Vacant – Canteen Convenor
Proserpine State High School

The Canteen Convenor is responsible for the efficient and professional operation of the Canteen including financial and operational management. You will be required to assist, direct and support Canteen workers and volunteers.

Part-time position - Level 2 or 3 Retail Manager (dependent upon qualifications) under the Retail Operations Stream of the Parents’ and Citizens’ Associations Award – State 2016.

Your duties will include but not be limited to the following:

• Ensuring that the canteen operates in a safe and hygienic environment and that good quality food is prepared and served each day in a consistent manner at particular times

• Ordering stock and maintaining stock levels

• Money handling/banking and customer service

• Ensuring adequate equipment is available and operational for providing canteen services

• Liaising with students, teachers and volunteers in a cheerful and welcoming manner

• Preparing rosters and breaks and attracting volunteers

• Ordering stock and maintaining stock levels

• Being responsible for invoicing, billing and charging

• Maintaining correct records

• Overseeing everyday workplace health and safety practices and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures

• Supervising employees at lower levels including training, coordinating workflows, checking progress and resolving problems

• Assisting in the recruitment and selection of lower classified employees and/or volunteers.

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• A current Blue Card and an ability to work around children

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience relating to the position

• An understanding of food handling procedures and the Smart Choices strategy

• An ability to supervise and coordinate others in a friendly and professional manner

• Basic financial management skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

Please send your CV, and cover letter addressing why you would be suitable for the role to Hannah Davies at pro••••••••••••@gmail.com.

Applications close on the 19 June 2026