Staffing the canteen

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

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 (Manger) – job description to use when advertising for a manager

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

Interview form – 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

Award Rates of Pay – updated July 2013