Cafeteria Assistant - Temporary

Delta School District 37, British Columbia; Delta; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Delta School District is seeking a part-time Cafeteria Assistant to support food service at South Delta Secondary. The position is temporary, 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, starting September 28, 2026, with completion around June 25, 2027, or until the incumbent returns.

The role involves assisting with food prep, serving meals, and maintaining safety and cleanliness. The successful candidate will have at least Grade 10 and a Food Safe course, plus prior experience in institutional

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 education or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year recent experience in an institutional or vocational kitchen.
• Completion of a food safe course.
• Knowledge of WorkSafe BC, WHMIS and Savolite regulations.
• Physically capable of performing the duties.

Responsibilities

• Set up front cafeteria line with students and sell/serve meals during lunch periods.
• Maintain a clean work area and assist with storage and inventory.
• Prepare cash trays, operate cash registers, and record sales and deposits.
• Prepare steam trays, coffee, and assist with a variety of hot/cold items.
• Assist with equipment use and ensure food safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Food safety

Cash register

Communication

Time management

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Food safety course

Tools

Cash register

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 hōnqʸminʸ 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.

Position

Cafeteria Assistant - TEMPORARY

Working Hours

Monday to Friday

Competition

S-26-210TR

Location/Department

South Delta Secondary

Hours

20 hours Monday-Friday 10 MONTHS / EXTRA MINS - No

Start Date

SEP 28, 2026

Term of Employment

Temporary - June 25, 2027 or Return of Incumbent

Salary

$26.69 per hour

Posted

SEPT 4, 2026

Application Deadline

4:00 P.M., FRIDAY, SEPT 18, 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

• 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.
• Maintains a clean work area by washing and cleaning cafeteria supplies and equipment. Replaces items in storage areas.
• May be required to: prepare cash trays, operate cash register, count cash, record sales and GST, and prepare deposit.
• 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.
• Washes and dries kitchen laundry.
• Assists students in the operation of equipment and in the choice of appropriate storage procedures for food and cafeteria items.
• Assists with inventory of food supplies and materials.
• Remains current with changing technology, practices and equipment.
• 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.

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 contact Human Resources at [e-mail], so we can provide the necessary support to ensure equal process.