CUPE - NKEC Cafeteria Worker (6.0 hour)

CSAP; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education is seeking a cafeteria worker to support daily food service operations at the school level. The role involves cooking, baking, food preparation, cash handling as needed, and maintaining inventory with the cafeteria team.

The position requires experience in food preparation, a valid Nova Scotia Operator's License, and a current Food Handling Certificate. We encourage applicants from CUPE Bargaining Unit Local 3876 to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in food and menu preparation.
• Organized, neat, 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food preparation

Organization

Fast-paced work

Nutrition policy NS public schools

Working with students

Education

Food Handling Certificate

Job description

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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.

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 Educationis contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.