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Semak

Semak is a manufacturer of Food Service Equipment supplying to school canteens hospitals, aged and childcare supermarkets etc. Our range is one of the most extensive in the country and covers everything from coolroom to food prep and service. They have a dedicated team of experienced professionals and equipment specifiers to assist schools and canteen operators to select equipment. They offer a free service to all schools to maximise workspace and workflows while minimising their spend on equipment. Simply send them your drawings

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Welcome to our new Executive Officer

The Queensland Association of School Tuckshops is pleased to announce that Keryn O’Neill will step up as our Executive Officer from Thursday, 5 December, 2024. Keryn joined the QAST team earlier this year as our Senior Training Manager, after seven years teaching Health and Nutrition, plus Business Studies at The University of Queensland. She is a qualified nutritionist and has a passion for healthy eating in a safe and sustainable environment. Keryn has a long career in both the food and

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Special Tuckshop Events Calendar

Like to plan ahead for special days in your tuckshop throughout the year? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together the ultimate guide for all the wonderful, weird, funny, unknown and bizzare special dates you can use throughout the year when planning your tuckshop menu. From Sushi Day and Burrito Day, to Book Week and R U OK Day, you’ll find them all in this handy, easy-to-use wall calendar. Why not print it and hang it up on

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2024 Tuckshop Day Celebrations

On Friday, 1 November, tuckshops across Queensland were recognised and celebrated for their tireless work and dedication to their school communities. Our hearts were warmed to see the outpouring of love from students, principals and parent bodies. We saw beautiful bunches of flowers, delivered lovingly to hard working tuckshop staff. We saw special cakes and baked goodies, ready to be enjoyed at special morning teas. We saw tuckshops decorated with student art and crafts. We saw hand-made cards, signed by

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Community the key for convenor Karen

Written by Jo Wilson, Vice President, Baringa State Secondary College Our fabulous Karen is our tuckshop convenor. She is community with a capital C. Karen goes above and beyond to ensure our café (tuckshop) runs smoothly. The café is named ‘Wunya Café’ (Wunya = welcome). Karen is exactly that, her welcoming smile and inclusivity with students and staff has been a large part of the success of our growing school. Additionally, as a proud parent of her teenage children that

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10 Things To Do Before Christmas

We all want to start thinking about winding down for the Christmas holidays, but give yourself some peace of mind over the break by getting a few things done in Term 4 so you hit the ground running in the new year. Here’s our top 10 tips: 1. Volunteers Where would we be without our wonderful volunteers? If you haven’t already started your recruitment program for next year it’s time to get planning! Terms 4 and 1 are ideal times

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Com Kit Plan

Com Kit Plan design school canteens and cafés that comply with Australia’s Food Safety Standards. Optimising workspace and workflow is essential, particularly with a large student population. Their designs facilitate easy access to a ‘quick service’ canteen, encouraging smooth traffic flow and reducing overcrowding, which ultimately boosts profit margins. Each kitchen section features clearly defined areas for food preparation, cooking, warewashing, refrigeration, and storage, with equipment strategically arranged for easy accessibility by both staff and students. Kitchens are equipped with

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Catering Guide for Tuckshops

Have you been asked to cater for some school events? Want some ideas on what to serve and how to price it up? This Catering Guide for Tuckshops provides inspiration and healthy ideas on how tuckshops can cater for events within their school community, including: Staff development days, workshops, and meetings Official events, such as program launches, awards nights, and graduations Open nights/days (e.g. Welcome to Prep BBQ) School community events, such as P&C/P&F functions. Providing healthy catering at these

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School24

School24 offers an integrated all-in-one system for Online Ordering, POS, and Self-Serve Kiosks. By incorporating Self-Serve Kiosks into your school Tuckshop, you can reduce staffing needs and minimise queue congestion and student wait times during breaks.

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Procedure for last week of term/year

If you don’t plan, you plan to fail. Tuckshop staff need to plan ahead for the last week of each term and the school year. This resource has been developed as a guide on what you should consider in your tuckshop. Planning Set aside a day or two at the end of each term/year to carry out a range of tasks to ensure a smooth return to work after the school holidays. Ensure the school community knows that the tuckshop

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