Foods Assistant

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Gitlaxt'aamiks; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Nisga'a School District No. 92 invites applications for a Food Service Assistant 1. This term position supports the operation of the school lunch program at Nathan Barton Elementary School and Alvin A.

McKay Elementary School, with duties in meal prep, serving, and student supervision. Under the Food Coordinator, responsibilities include food prep, safety, inventory, and coordinating the teaching kitchen. Applicants should have Grade 12 and a Food Safe Certificate, with at least three months of

Qualifications

• Grade 12 for educational qualification.
• Food Safe Certificate is required.
• Minimum three months of experience in related field.
• Demonstrated communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Criminal Record Check required.

Responsibilities

• Performs cooking and food preparation tasks with proper and safe technique.
• Oversees student learning stations and assists with equipment use.
• Prepares, serves, and/or sells food items during meal periods.
• Prepares a variety of hot and cold foods and portions for service.
• Assists with menu planning and ordering.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area and stores supplies properly.
• Receives, stores, rotates incoming food and records inventory.
• Operates equipment such as slicer, dishwasher, mixer, and ovens.
• Supervises students in the teaching kitchen.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Planning & organization

Problem solving

Student supervision

Criminal Record Check

Education

Grade 12

Food Safe Certificate

Tools

Meat slicer

Industrial dishwasher

Industrial mixer

Industrial ovens

Job description

4702 Huwilp Road, Phone: [phone] PO Box 240 Fax: [phone] New Aiyansh, BC V0J 1A0 https://www.nisgaa.bc.ca

Internal / External Competition #26-92

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Food Service Assistant 1

1 position – Nathan Barton Elementary School, Gingox, BC

1 position – Alvin A. McKay Elementary School, Laxgalts'ap, BC

Nisga'a School District No. 92 invites applications for the Foods Service Assistant 1 at Nisga'a School District No. 92. It is a term position that start September 8, 2026 and ends June 24, 2027.

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the District's Food Coordinator, the incumbent assists with the operation of the school lunch program. Including the preparation and serving of food, maintaining food safety, monitoring and supervising students that also support the preparation of lunch for the program, and reinforces with those same students the importance of safe and efficient methods of food preparation and distribution.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs cooking and food preparation tasks, demonstrating proper and safe technique including following recipes, weighting, and measuring foods, using appropriate terminology, exercising knife skills, and displaying a variety of cooking methods.
• Oversees student learning stations. Assists students in food and equipment operation, selection of appropriate food storage procedures for food and cafeteria items, and in cleaning the teaching kitchen.
• Prepares, serves, and/or sells food items prior to and during meal periods.
• Prepares a variety of hot and cold food items and portions and prepared foods for sale or service to students.
• Assists in the coordination and operation of the teaching kitchen.
• Assists with menu planning and the ordering of food supplies and materials.
• Maintains a clean work area by washing and cleaning cafeteria supplies and equipment.
• Replaces items in storage areas. Stores excess food and supplies.
• Receives, stores, and rotates incoming food supplies and materials and records inventory of food supplies and materials.
• Operates equipment such as meat slicer, industrial dishwasher, and industrial mixer and ovens. Washes, dries, and stores kitchen laundry.
• Assists with the supervision of students in the teaching kitchen.
• Other duties as assigned.

ACADEMIC/WORK EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12
• Food Safe Certificate
• Three (3) months of experience in related field

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated evidence of communication skills (verbal, written and electronic formats) and ability to work as part of a team with colleagues, parents, and children.
• Strong planning and organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to refer work problems not covered to by standard procedures to their supervisor.
• Possess the personality, ability, and temperament to work closely with young adults.
• Clear a Criminal Record Check

We thank all applicants and advise that only those chosen for the interview process will be contacted.

Attn: Human Resource Department School District No. 92 (Nisga'a) Box 240

New Aiyansh, BC V0J 1A0 Email: [e-mail]