Foods Assistant

Nisga'a School District 92; Gitlaxt'aamiks, Laxgalts'ap; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nisga'a School District No. 92 is seeking a Food Service Assistant 1 to support the school lunch program at Nathan Barton Elementary School and Alvin A. McKay Elementary School.

This term position runs from September 8, 2026 to June 24, 2027, under the supervision of the Food Coordinator. The role involves cooking, serving meals, supervising students, and ensuring food safety. Applicants should have Grade 12, a Food Safe Certificate, and at least 3 months of related experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education is required.
• Food Safe Certificate required.
• 3 months of experience in related field required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Criminal Record Check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Performs cooking and food preparation following recipes and measurements.
• Oversees student learning stations and kitchen operations.
• Prepares, serves, and/or sells food items during meals.
• Maintains clean work areas and stores supplies.
• Assists with menu planning and food ordering.
• Operates kitchen equipment including slicer, dishwasher, mixers, and ovens.
• Supervises students in the teaching kitchen.
• Receives and rotates inventory; records stock.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Planning

Organization

Education

Grade 12

Food Safe Certificate

Job description

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Internal / External Competition #26-92

NISGA'A SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 92

4702 Huwilp Road, Phone: [phone] PO Box 240 Fax: [phone] New Aiyansh, BC V0J 1A0

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

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

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