CUPE - NKEC Cafeteria Worker (6.0 hour)

Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB); Canning; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education invites applications for a cafeteria worker role in our schools. The position involves cooking, baking, food preparation, cashier duties, and inventory control in coordination with the cafeteria team.

Applicants should have experience in food and menu preparation, be organized, and enjoy working with students. A valid Nova Scotia Operator's License and a current Food Handling Certificate are required; accommodations during recruitment are available

Qualifications

• Experience in food and menu preparation.
• Organized, neat/tidy with clean work habits.
• Able to work in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Knowledge of food and nutrition policy for Nova Scotia Public Schools.
• Enjoy working with students.
• Valid Nova Scotia Operator's License.
• Current Food Handling Certificate.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food prep

Menu prep

Organization

Fast-paced

Nutrition policy

Student engagement

Operator's license

Food handling certificate

Education

Food Handling Certificate

Job description

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

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

Closing Date for Applications: Midnight, November 16, 2026

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.
• Valid Nova ScotiaOperator's License.
• 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.

At the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs. To request accommodations, please contact Kelsey Ogilvie, Human Resources Manager at [e-mail] or [phone] (ext.7752). All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to provide an accessible candidate experience.

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.

Employment with the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Educationis contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.