Position Vacant
Tuckshop Assistant(s) for a school community focused P&C
| Position: | Tuckshop Assistant |
| Location: | Palmview State Secondary College, Village Green Boulevard, Palmview QLD 4553 |
| Relevant Award: | Parents’ and Citizens’ Associations Award – State 2016 (Award) |
| Nature of position: | Casual Retail Assistant under the Retail Operations Stream of the Award. |
| Hourly rate of pay: | In accordance with the Award, $34.33 per hour. |
| Ordinary working days: | Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Fridays during ‘term-time’. |
Palmview State Secondary College P&C Association (P&C) is a community minded organisation working to achieve the best possible outcomes for Palmview State Secondary College’s students.
We are looking at employing a highly engaged and organised Tuckshop Assistant(s) to provide assistance in the tuckshop under the direction of the Tuckshop Convenor.
In this position you will benefit from a rewarding interaction with staff, volunteers, and students, and being part of the wider school community.
Your duties and required skills as a Tuckshop Assistant will include but will not be limited to the following:
- Providing assistance in food preparation in the tuckshop under the direction of the Tuckshop Convenor;
- Checking and recording deliveries;
- Checking temperatures;
- Serving customers;
- Contributing to the review of new food products and assisting in the implementation of any special tuckshop project;
- Counting, rotating and storing stock;
- Basic cleaning duties;
- Cash handling; and
- Assisting volunteers when required.
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Relevant qualifications and/or experience relating to the position;
- An understanding of food handling procedures and the Smart Choices strategy;
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills;
- An ability to prioritise tasks, and use knowledge and initiative to problem solve; and
- A commitment to service and performance excellence.
All employees must hold a current paid Blue Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card, please visit the Blue Card Services website.
Previous experience working in a school tuckshop or café will be highly regarded.
Interested in applying?
For a copy of the selection criteria and position details please download the Position Description:
If you hold these skills and are looking for a rewarding role within a great school, please send your Resume, as well as a Cover Letter addressing why you would be suitable for the role to Fiona Rothwell at president@palmviewsscpandc.org.au by Friday, 27th March 2025.
For more information, please email president@palmviewsscpandc.org.au
We look forward to hearing from you!