Food Service Assistants - Temporary (On Call)

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Nakusp; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Arrow Lakes School District 10 is hiring a CUPE – Food Services Assistant to support school meal and snack programs. You will prepare and serve food, maintain food safety records, and assist with inventory and ordering in a school kitchen.

The role requires Grade 12, FoodSafe Level 1, and at least 6 months of recent commercial food prep experience. The position is part-time, with hours ranging from 2 hours per day to 25 hours per week, at $28.97 per hour.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• Valid FOODSAFE Level 1 certification.
• Minimum 6 months of recent commercial food preparation experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration with staff, students and families.
• Basic computer skills (email and online ordering).
• Allergy awareness training is an asset.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 20 lbs and driving access.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food while following FoodSafe and school toolkit guidelines.
• Collaborate with school staff to support diverse dietary needs.
• Maintain a clean kitchen area, equipment and supplies.
• Store and rotate food, manage inventory records.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment (blender, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher).
• Assist with menu planning and ordering food supplies.

Skills

Strong communication

Follow instructions

Basic computer skills

Physical ability

Valid BC driver’s license

Allergy awareness asset

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

CUPE – FOOD SERVICES ASSISTANT

Under the supervision of the School Principal, or their designate, the Food Service Assistant assists with the operation of school meal and snack programs, including preparing and serving food, maintaining food safety, and maintaining food records.

Nature of Position

• Performs food preparation, following FoodSafe and BC School Food Toolkit, using recipes, weighing and measuring foods, using appropriate terminology, and following other cooking best practices.
• Collaborates with the School Administration to support students with diverse dietary needs.
• Maintains a clean work area by washing and cleaning kitchen area, supplies, and equipment.
• Stores excess food and supplies and replaces items in storage areas.
• Receives, stores, and rotates incoming food supplies and materials and records inventory of food supplies and materials.
• Operates domestic and commercial grade equipment such as blender, stove, flat top, oven, microwave, and dishwasher.
• Washes, dries, and stores kitchen dishes and laundry.
• Assists with menu planning and ordering food supplies and materials.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Valid FOODSAFE Level 1 certification
• Minimum 6 months recent commercial food preparation experience
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written) and ability to maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, and family members
• Ability to follow written instructions and recipes, making measurement conversions if required
• Basic computer skills such as email and online ordering
• Training in allergy awareness or anaphylaxis considered an asset
• Physical capacity to unload and stock up to 20lbs
• Valid BC driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Temporary hours can range from 2 hrs/day up to 25 hrs/week. The wage rate for this position is $28.97/hour as per the Collective Agreement between the Board of School Trustees for School District 10 (Arrow Lakes) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 2450.

Please note that successful applicants will be subject to a Criminal Record Check.