Woden Community Service is a non-for-profit organization that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of ‘A caring community where everyone belongs’ is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice.
We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including housing and mental health services.
WCS is a child-safe organisation. Our staff and volunteers are required to uphold our commitment to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children and young people. All suitable applicants will undergo rigorous screening processes, including WWVP clearances, criminal history checks, and reference checks.
Job Description
About the Role
We are currently seeking a reliable and motivated Canteen Coordinator to join our team on a Casual or Part Time basis. The location is flexible across our sites that we provide services to. This role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the canteen by assisting with food preparation, customer service and maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness. The position involves working closely with the Canteen & Catering Business Lead, supporting volunteers, and ensuring a safe, welcoming and well-organised canteen environment for the school community.
In this role, you will:
Plan, organise, and monitor the day-to-day operations of the canteen, including management of canteen assistants and volunteers.
Induct and train canteen staff and provide direction through clear and effective plans, policies and procedures.
Ensure staff respond to customers’ needs, provide high quality customer service, and ensure effective response to complaints and incidents that may arise.
Maintain daily record-keeping, counting, recording and reconciling the daily takings.
To be successful for this role, you must possess the following:
Demonstrated ability to lead a team.
Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality service.
Ability to establish and maintain networks.
Knowledge of food safety and WHS legislation.
Demonstrated ability to communicate well and drive continuous improvement.
Demonstrated high level of written skills, including the ability to complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Demonstrated understanding of professional boundaries, privacy and confidentiality.
Current Driver’s license and have access to a roadworthy, registered and comprehensively insured vehicle for work purposes.
Desired Skills and Experience
Why work with Woden Community Services?
Salary packaging option up to $15,899 per Fringe Benefits Tax year, with an additional Meals and Entertainment package available up to $2,650 per Fringe Benefits Tax year.
Discounted fees to use WCS Children’s Services Programs.
15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part-time employees.
24/7 nationally recognised Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including 3 additional holistic service sessions.
Ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment.
Enjoy exclusive discounts and everyday savings on essentials at leading Australian retailers such as Woolworths and Coles, all through our Flare Benefits program.
Paid additional wellbeing day per calendar year.
Applications may close once suitable candidates have been selected, don’t delay get your application in today!
For more information, please contact: WCSCareers@wcs.org.au
WCS supports diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with a multicultural background, people who live with disability or members of the LGBTIQ community.
