CC#26-09-07, Casual Cafeteria worker- Chignecto Family

Province of Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education; Amherst; On-site; CAD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

The Province of Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education is seeking a Casual Cafeteria worker for the Chignecto Family schools to assist with lunch program meals and maintain clean, safe kitchen areas.

This position requires availability for early morning shifts, a willingness to complete food safety training if needed, and the ability to lift up to 50 lb while upholding high standards of hygiene and teamwork across school sites.

Qualifications

• Completion of culinary course preferred.
• Experience directly related to duties specified.
• Completion of food safety training program (or willingness to complete upon offer of employment).
• Able to perform physically strenuous duties of the position, including heavy lifting up to 50 lb, walking and/or standing for the majority of each shift, and working in heat fluctuations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving food from scratch for school food programs, primarily the lunch program.
• Performing kitchen duties such as maintaining food safety logs, washing dishes, collecting and removing compost, recyclables and garbage, cleaning and organizing work areas, equipment, services stations and floors.
• Restocking supplies as required.

Skills

People skills

Time management

Education

Culinary course

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

CC#26-09-07, Casual Cafeteria worker- Chignecto Family

Competition #: CC#26-09-07

Position: Casual Cafeteria

Union: CUPE

Family of Schools: Chignecto

Locations: Chignecto Family

Geographical Area: Cumerland County

Status: Casual

Salary: 20.60

Additional Info:

Post Date: Wednesday July 29, 2026

Close Date: Tuesday June 1, 2027 at 12:00:00PM

Anticipated Start Date: As Needed

End Date: As Needed

Introduction

Cafeteria Workers are responsible for:

• Preparing and serving food from scratch for school food programs, primarily the lunch program
• Performing kitchen duties such as maintaining food safety logs (e.g. temperature checks), washing dishes, collecting and removing compost, recyclables and garbage, cleaning and organizing work areas, equipment, services stations and floors
• Restocking supplies as required

Minimum Requirements - Completion of a culinary course preferred

• Experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completion of food safety training program (or willingness to complete upon offer of employment).
• Able to perform physically strenuous duties of the position, including heavy lifting (possibly up to 50 lb), walking and/or standing for the majority of each shift, and working in an environment with heat fluctuations.
• Availability for early morning shift start times as required.
• Valid NS Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Additional Assets - Excellent people skills, with the ability to interact with people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds

• Strong time-management skills.

Closing Notes

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the hiring process may contact Employee Health at [e-mail] or 902-896-5799 to request reasonable accommodations