P&C News
30 May 2024
Meridan State College P & C Association is looking for 2 enthusiastic, customer service focussed people, with kitchen and coffee making experience, to join the team at our Rainforest Cafe (onsite College Tuckshop & Coffee Shop).
The role is paid according to the P & C Award. This is a permanent part-time position of 10+ (negotiable) hours per week, during term time, working 2 – 3 shifts per week.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND HOW TO APPLY
Role Duties
- Welcoming customers and staff with a friendly smile and attitude, sharing product knowledge and accepting orders.
- Take customer orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preference of coffee/dairy/sugar requests).
- Understands the brewing, making and presentation of a variety of beverages including espresso-based coffees, teas and blended drinks.
- Preparation, plating and serving foods, such as sandwiches, salads and baked goods.
- Responsible for adhering to all food safety regulations and quality controls throughout the Cafe and Tuckshop.
- Assist the Tuckshop Manager as directed in accordance with the policies and standards as determined by the P&C Association from time to time.
- Actively promote the objectives and goals of the P&C Association.
- Check deliveries for quantities and quality, having over the delivery dockets and credit notes to the Tuckshop Convenor or Operations Manager.
- To achieve and maintain the Tuckshop in an orderly and safe condition at all times and take whatever action is necessary to ensure the hygiene, health and safety at all times.
- Ensure that correct food hygiene practices are observed to prevent spoilage and contamination.
- To be aware of community needs and changes as they occur and how these can or do influence the Tuckshop and to report these matters to the Tuckshop Manager.
- Build good relationships with voluntary workers and encourage a team spirit.
- Co-operate with the school when changes in the program affect the Tuckshop routine.
- Seek the opinions of students and the school community regarding their food preferences.
- Accept training opportunities in the areas of nutrition, hygiene, working with voluntary workers and general Tuckshop issues.
- Assist the Tuckshop Convenor to conduct a full stock-take of the Tuckshop stock at the end of each month or as otherwise requested by the Tuckshop Convenor.
Other Responsibilities/Duties
- Experience with food and beverage preparation and customer service required
- Barista experience preferable
- Willingness to continue to learn about food and beverage preparation
- Exceptional listening and communication skills, customer focus and service, people skills, action orientated and organized
- Ability to walk, bend, and stand for extended periods
- Blue card required
- Any other duties as requested
- Processing payments of goods
- Be aware of changes to the Tuckshop environment including but not limited to Department of Education policy, school Behaviour Management policy, personal behaviour, interaction with others in the school community and the Principal's requirements for the operation of P&C business
- Treat all customers, colleagues, community members and other stakeholders with respect and dignity at all times
- Follow all reasonable and lawful directions of your managers/supervisors and the P&C Executive
- Uphold a high ethical and professional standard and represent the P&C Association positively at all times, following the P&C Voluntary & Staff Code of Conduct
- Follow the directions of the appointed Emergency officers (e.g. Fire Wardens) and/or Principal and his/her appointed representatives in the event of an Emergency or an Emergency Drill
Ongoing Requirements
- Continuing professional development as appropriate
- Ability to work within a budget
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Evaluation of the menu, food supplies and equipment alongside the Tuckshop Convenor & team
- Flexible attitude to responsibilities
- Tolerance and understanding of cultural diversity
- Current Working with Children Blue Card.
Applicants should supply a resume and cover letter for the attention of pandc@meridansc.eq.edu.au
Staff will be also required to complete the SCC food handling course and provide a certificate as proof of their training.
Here is the link (free of charge): https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Business/Business-Programs/permits-and-licences/food-business/food-handler-business-training
Applications close on Friday 7 June 2024.
The interview process will include both an interview and trial shift.
24 October 2023
Festival 2023
Thank you again to our amazing supporters and sponsors:
Gold Sponsors: RepMerch, Cagway Civil and Construction, Alan Dawes Private Chef and Parklands Bakery
Silver Sponsors: Helping Hands, MSP Photography, Mooloolah Valley Country Club, TGPS Plumbing, Move Stonger Fitness
Silver Supporter: Jarrod Bleijie MP
Bronze Sponsors: Smash Repairs, Parklands Tavern, External World.
Please support businesses that give back to our community!
23 October 2023
Mega Raffle : Winners
AND THE WINNERS ARE:
1st Prize - Amanda - ticket nr 292
2nd Prize - no name - ticket nr 237
3rd Prize - Scott - ticket 635
4th Prize - Pia - ticket 22
5th Prize - Jason - ticket 483 6th Prize - Anthony - ticket 551
7th Prize - Emma - ticket 348
8th Prize - no names - ticket 432
9th Prize - Jason - ticket 486
10th Prize - Karen - ticket 163
11th Prize - Dee - ticket 233
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
21 October 2023
The Spring Culture Festival 2023
Thank you to our awesome and talented students and Meridan Staff who helped make our Festival a great success. A special shout-out to our army of volunteers who did an amazing job! THANK YOU to all parents who generously donated prizes, books, drinks, and lots of chocolates. Your contributions were really heartwarming.
Coming together as a community to celebrate our wonderful school was a
fantastic experience that made us all very happy! THANK YOU
1 September 2023
The Spring Culture Festival is a much-anticipated celebration that unites students, parents, and caregivers from Meridan State College and our vibrant community. With an expected attendance of over 1500 people this year, it presents a fantastic opportunity to engage in a variety of fun activities, performances, exhibitions, stalls and food that cater to different age groups and interests.
The Meridan State College P&C, in collaboration with our College and the Creative Collective, proudly presents The Spring Culture Festival on Friday, 20 October 2023, commencing at 3:30 pm.
The festival promises a multitude of exciting activities tailored to delight and entertain our community including:
Creative Collective entertainment including Live on Stage Performances, Instrumental Showcase, Primary Bucket Bangers, Year 6 - 12 Dance Extravaganza, Arts Showcase, Photography Competition, Drama and Street Performers
Basketball Showcase including 4 competitive games against Coolum High, Sunshine Coast Grammar, St John's College and Pacific Lutheran College
Preps – Year 6 Stalls including Baked Goods, Homemade Jars of Jams and Chutney, Chocolate Galore Lucky Dip and Guessing Booth, Plants and Pots.
Year 7 – 12 Stalls including Pre-Loved Books, First Nations Arts and Crafts, The Magic of Science Presentation, Family Portraits
Side Show Alley Games including Dunk Tank, Petting Zoo, DJ Tunes, Face Painting, Temp Tattoos, Basketball Arcade Alley with shooting games (lots of prizes for grabs) and more
Community Stalls including Jarrod Bleijie MP stall, Move Fitness Stall (lil Zumba classes and gentle yoga classes), Christmas Stall
Food Trucks, BBQ, Meridan SC Hospitality Department Food Stalls
Big Shout-Out to our sponsors:
GOLD SPONSORS
RepMerch, Cagway Civil & Construction, Parklands Bakery and Alan Dawes Private Chef ($1000 Voucher)
SILVER SPONSORS
TGPS – The Gap Plumbing Services, MSP Photography, Helping Hands, Mooloolah Valley Country Club and Move Stronger Fitness
SILVER Supporter Jarrod Bleijie MP
Festival Raffle: Tickets on sale soon!