AES Cafeteria Worker (6 hour)

Province of Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education; Kentville; On-site; CAD 19,411 - 27,647; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic educational environment where you can make a difference! This role involves food preparation and service within a school setting, ensuring students enjoy nutritious meals. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere and possess a passion for working with youth. You will be responsible for cooking, managing inventory, and supporting cafeteria operations. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the well-being of students while adhering to food and nutrition policies. If you're organized and have a Food Handling Certificate, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience in food and menu preparation is essential.
• Must have a current Food Handling Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Cooking, baking, and preparation of food.
• Manage daily accounts and inventory control.
• Support the school recycling program.

Skills

Food and menu preparation

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere

Knowledge of food and nutrition policy

Enjoy working with students

Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Rate of Pay: As per CUPE Collective Agreement ($17.08)

Closing Date for Applications: Midnight, March 18, 2025

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Collective Agreement Local 3876.

Qualifications and Abilities:

• Must have experience in food and menu preparation.
• Must be organized, neat/tidy and have clean work habits.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Must have knowledge of food and nutrition policy for Nova Scotia Public Schools.
• Must enjoy working with students.
• Must have a current Food Handling Certificate.

Responsibilities:

• Cashier, as required.
• Cooking, baking, and preparation of food.
• Keeping daily accounts and inventory control.
• Selling canteen items at recess and noon.
• Kitchen duties as required in coordination with the cafeteria team (stocking shelves, cleaning, dishes etc.)
• Support of the school recycling program.
• Substitute for Head Cafeteria Worker, as required.

Qualified applicants from within CUPE Bargaining Unit Local 3876 will be considered first. Should there be no qualified applicants from within the Bargaining Unit, new applicants will be considered.

Please include the names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three work-related references.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted. Employment with the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education is contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.