Cafeteria Assistant - Temporary

School District #37 (Delta); Delta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta School District is seeking a temporary Cafeteria Assistant at Delta Secondary. You will support food preparation and sales, maintain a clean work area, and assist with inventory and equipment used by students during lunch periods.

The role requires Grade 10 education, at least 1 year of institutional kitchen experience, and a Food Safe certificate. You will work Monday to Friday, about 4 hours per day, for 10 months with a potential extension based on need and performance.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet time deadlines and set standards.
• Completion of Grade 10 education or equivalent.
• Completion of a food safe course.
• Knowledge of WorkSafe BC, WHMIS and Savolite regulations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up cafeteria line and selling food items.
• Maintain a clean work area and wash/clean cafeteria supplies and equipment.
• Operate cash register, count cash, record sales and GST, and prepare deposits if required.
• Prepare and portion food, store excess items, and prepare coffee.
• Assist students with equipment and storage procedures for cafeteria items.
• Assist with inventory of food supplies and materials.
• Remain current with changing technology, practices and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

1 year kitchen experience

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Food Safe certification

Job description

Delta School District is honored to be working and learning on the traditional territory of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations and all of the hənqəminəm speaking people who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial

The Delta School District is a vibrant, inclusive learning community where all learners belong and are inspired to soar. Serving over 16,000 students and 3,000 staff across 31 schools in Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen, we are proud to support thriving, future-ready learners. Our work is grounded in the values of Compassion, Responsibility, Integrity, Creativity, Diversity, and Resilience.

We gratefully acknowledge the traditional territories of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations, and we honour the Knowledge Keepers and all First Peoples who have cared for these lands for generations.

The Delta School District is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and individuals of all genders and sexual identities.

We are committed to removing barriers to employment and providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Preference will be given to qualified applicants who identify as Indigenous in accordance with the Delta School District’s equity commitments.

Position: Cafeteria Assistant - TEMPORARY

Monday-Friday | 4 hours per day

Competition: S-26-362T

Location/Dept: Delta Secondary

Hours: 20.00 Monday-Friday - 10 Months | EXTRA MINS - NO

Start Date: NOV. 02, 2026

Term of Employment: No later than OCT. 29, 2027 OR RETURN OF INCUMBENT

Salary: $26.69 per hour

Posted: OCT. 22, 2026

Application Deadline: 12:00 P.M., THURSDAY, OCT. 29, 2026

SUMMARY:

Reports to the Principal and works under the direction of the Teaching Chef to provide kitchen assistance for food preparation and sales; cleanup of work area and equipment. Maintains food safety.

DUTIES:

1. Works with students to set up front cafeteria line. Ensures food and related items are available for cafeteria food sales. Sells and serves cafeteria food items prior to and during lunch periods.

2. Maintains a clean work area by washing and cleaning cafeteria supplies and equipment. Replaces items in storage areas.

3. May be required to: prepare cash trays, operate cash register, count cash, record sales and GST, and prepare deposit.

4. Cleans and/or prepares food for a variety of hot and cold menu items. Stores excess food and supplies. Prepares steam trays for hot items. Prepares coffee.

5. Washes and dries kitchen laundry.

6. Assists students in the operation of equipment and in the choice of appropriate storage procedures for food and cafeteria items.

7. Assists with inventory of food supplies and materials.

8. Remains current with changing technology, practices and equipment.

9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of Grade 10 education or equivalent.

Minimum of 1 year recent experience working in an institutional or vocational kitchen or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Completion of a food safe course.

Knowledge and ability to handle safely a wide variety of industrial kitchen machinery and equipment.

Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to use judgement and tact when providing information. Ability to meet time deadlines and set standards.

Physically capable of performing the duties of the position.

Previous experience working with teenagers is an asset.

Knowledge of WorkSafe BC, WHMIS and Savolite regulations. Safe work practices.

Some positions may require the knowledge of a language other than English.

External applicants must apply through the Make A Future site at www.makeafuture.ca. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Delta School District is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and we actively seek to create a workplace that accommodates the needs of all employees, including those with disabilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contactHuman Resources at [e-mail],so we can provide the necessary support to ensure equal process.