BDES Cafeteria Worker (6.0 hour)

Government of Nova Scotia; Newport Station; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Nova Scotia is seeking a Cafeteria Worker to handle food preparation and support students during meal times. Responsibilities include cooking, cash handling, and maintaining a tidy kitchen environment. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience, a Food Handling Certificate, and enjoy working in a dynamic educational setting. This role offers $20.60 per hour as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Perform cashier duties as required.
• Cook, bake, and prepare food.
• Keep daily accounts and control inventory.
• Sell canteen items at recess and noon.
• Carry out kitchen duties including cleaning and stocking.
• Support the recycling program at the school.
• Substitute for the Head Cafeteria Worker as needed.

Skills

Food and menu preparation experience

Organized and neat

Ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere

Knowledge of food and nutrition policy

Enjoy working with students

Current Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Overview

Cafeteria Worker

Brooklyn District Elementary School

Vacant Position

Effective immediately

6 hours per day

Rate of Pay: As per CUPE Collective Agreement ($20.60)

Closing Date for Applications: Midnight, October 1, 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.