Are you passionate about cooking and eager to grow your kitchen skills alongside experienced professionals? We are looking for passionate Canteen Managers who will be responsible for the management and operation of our school canteen.
We’ve provided community-based services at Woden Community Service (WCS) across Canberra for over 50 years. Our vision of “a caring community where everyone belongs” drives everything we do, supported by our core 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.
As part of our Social Enterprise team, you’ll play a key role in a meaningful initiative that provides hands-on training and nationally recognised competencies to young individuals facing employment barriers. Our team delivers professional services across canteens, catering, and home maintenance while fostering skill development in a supportive workplace.
Our Offer
- Permanent part time appointment (up to 30 hours/week)
- Salary of SCS2A $60,639.58 – $64,881.77 pa (pro-rata) plus 11.5% superannuation.
- Salary packaging (up to $15,899 per year) plus meal and entertainment cards.
- National EAP Service.
- 12 weeks paid parental leave.
- 15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part-time employees.
Experience & Qualifications
- 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.
A full Position Description is available outlining the knowledge, skills and experience.
To be eligible for employment, you must have an active Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card, working rights in Australia, and be willing to undertake background checks required for the position, including a National Police Check.
To apply, please click on the “Apply Now” button below and submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the essential requirements of this role.
For further information about the role, please contact Jacqui Gowan, at jacqui.gowan@wcs.org.au
Closing Date: COB 21 April 2025
Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
For more information about WCS and services that we provide, including Youth & Family, Community Development, Housing and Homelessness, Mental Health, Social Enterprise and Aged Care, please visit our website at www.wcs.org.au
WCS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.
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