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Effective Communication in the Tuckshop

Effective communication is central in ANY workplace. When you work in a tuckshop you are in a unique position where you need to meet the needs and expectations of multiple stakeholders. Not only do these parties compete for your time and energy; you need to communicate different messages, and your communication style is going to be different. The tools you use to communicate with them is also different. Regardless of who we are communicating with, we need to make sure

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Woosh

Smarter Tuckshops start with Woosh. Streamline your high school tuckshop operations with Woosh – the all-in-one POS solution built for speed, simplicity, and school-friendly service. From their intuitive POS App to real-time inventory tracking, website ordering for pre-orders, and responsive WhatsApp/phone support, Woosh makes managing your school tuckshop easier than ever. Run smoother. Serve faster. Waste less.

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Slow Cooking in the Tuckshop

Slow cookers are a great tuckshop resource. They can slowly do their thing while you run around and do 300 other things! Why we love using a slow cooker in the tuckshop: They are relatively cheap investment. They are easy to store when not in use. They are portable if you were catering for an event away from the tuckshop. Their low heat means the risk of burning the dish is virtually zero. You can cook in bulk. Slow cookers

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Slow Cooked Beef Ragu

The rich flavours of this ragu will warm the tummies of students and teachers alike!

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Slow Cooked Mexican Chicken

Use this dish as a base for burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas or even Mexe chicken burgers.

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Deadly Tuckshop finds success with Free Feeds

All Queenslanders deserve access to affordable, fresh and healthy food that meets their dietary needs and cultural preferences. Along with reliable access, the ability to safely store, prepare and consume food is critical to a healthy diet. Without this, poor dietary intake increases the risk of chronic health issues, including overweight and obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and poor mental health and wellbeing. In Queensland, food insecurity is made worse by geographical isolation. It particularly impacts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

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Four decades of smiles, snacks and sandwiches

When Joyce first stepped into the tuckshop at Atherton State High School, she never imagined she’d still be there, four decades later. It all began when her own children were young. Joyce volunteered at both their primary and high schools, lending a helping hand wherever it was needed. One day, the tuckshop convenor announced she was stepping down and encouraged Joyce to apply for the role. With her big heart and natural care for others, it was a perfect fit.

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NEW: Tuckshop Management Course

We are extremely excited to announce the launch of our NEW training course – the Tuckshop Management Course – a comprehensive course we encourage all tuckshop staff to complete. Learn more about it below! For many years, QAST has run two separate courses for tuckshop staff – the Convenor Course and the Pathway to Profit Course. After taking on feedback from course participants, and recognising the overlap and value of completing both courses, we have now rolled them both into

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Turning the menu around, one pizza at a time

In Term 1, 2025, Project Officer Naomi headed up the range to Highfields State Secondary College to undertake a Tuckshop Tuneup service. Goals for the visit included reviewing and improving the menu, while looking at ways to increase income and generate profit. One of the actions discussed and put into action was replacing the commercial bought pizza (rated RED against Smart Choices) with one that was made onsite (improving the rating to AMBER or GREEN). The team decided to make

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Mix ‘n’ Match Custard Slice

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