Interview Questions for a Canteen Manager
1. Have you worked in a canteen previously?
If Yes, where, and for how long?
If Yes, what were your responsibilities? What was the school's student population?
If No, have you worked in a related situation?
2. Are you currently employed?
3. Why do you wish to work in our canteen?
4. Are you aware of the Fresh Tastes @ School NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy?
If Yes, can you explain it in a nutshell?
5. Have you undertaken any relevant formal training?
6. Are you aware of the health and hygiene requirements of working in a food preparation area?
7. What food would you like to serve at the canteen?
8. Tell us about your financial experience either in a canteen or elsewhere.
9. How would you market the canteen and its menu?
10. How would you promote healthy eating?
11. What role do you feel the canteen committee should play in the operation of the canteen?
12. How would you encourage more volunteers to help in the canteen?
13. How would you cope with abusive or unruly students at the canteen?
14. When would you be able to start work if your application is successful?
15. Do you have any questions?
Note: At the conclusion of the interview tell the applicants when you will let them know if they have, or haven't, got the job.