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RUSU is launching our new social enterprise Realfoods Canteen on the busy RMIT CBD campus. Realfoods Canteen provides healthy, affordable and sustainable food options for RMIT students, with a culturally diverse and delicious vegan and vegetarian menu.
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Applications close Monday 6 April 2026 at 11.59pm. Early applications welcome!
All applicants must be available to start ASAP!
We are seeking a ‘foodie’ with hospitality and coordination/supervisory experience and a genuine passion for health, sustainability and food security, to lead the Realfoods Canteen Team.
We are looking for someone who is practical and flexible – able to be hands on in the canteen as well as on top of the admin, management and logistics that come with a coordination role. A desire to work in a purpose driven team and the personality and people skills to support staff, welcome customers, and foster an inclusive and community Canteen environment is essential.
The Coordinator role will work with RUSU to launch and coordinate the operations of the Realfoods Canteen. They will contribute to RUSU’s Food Security Program and the development of the Realfoods Canteen as an important and vibrant student community space.
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This is an all-rounder role that can assist with general food preparation, food service, customer service or Canteen open or close. These roles are more senior that the RMIT Student Casual Roles.
This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about food security and has hospitality experience and is looking to supplement another role or other study or life commitments with a few shifts a week (morning shifts – typically 8.30am to 12.30/1.30 or evening shifts – typically 3.30 to 7pm).
Apply and let us know if morning or afternoon shifts work best around your other commitments.
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This is a great on-campus role with shifts flexible around study timetable.
While this role will enable students to grow their skills further, applicants must have at least 6 months experience working in a paid hospitality role.
Experience preparing and serving food in a fast paced environment is essential.
A friendly and welcoming personality and ‘can-do’ attitude is important.
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