Staffing the canteen

GroupPic1A school canteen is a unique place and it requires a unique set of skills to be run efficiently. Here’s some information to ensure great canteen staff and help run your canteen smoothly.

Award Pay Rates – updated July 2015

Working with Children Check 

Volunteers

Volunteering: the facts – what you need to know about your most precious resource.

Recruit Volunteers – tips and ideas on recruiting and keeping volunteers.

Volunteer welcome letter – a sample volunteer welcome letter

Volunteer Form  – a sample form you can use to gather information from potential volunteers

Staff

Canteen Duties Allocation – a rundown of canteen jobs and who is responsible for each one

Sample Position Description (Manager)  – job description to use when advertising for a manager

Sample Position Description (Assistant) – job description to use when advertising for an assistant manager

Template & Questions for Interviewing Staff  – this form can be filled in while interviewing a potential candidate

Sample Contract Letter – this letter can be used when a job is being officially offered

Canteen Attenance Record  – form to be used to keep track of hours worked

Canteen Staff Appraisal form – use this in annual staff appraisal interviews