PRMS Cafeteria Worker (4.0 hour)

Province of Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education; Kingston; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education is seeking a cafeteria worker to assist with food preparation, cashier duties, and daily operations in the school canteen. You will contribute to cooking, baking and maintaining inventory, while promoting recycling initiatives and supporting the cafeteria team.

The role may involve substituting for the Head Cafeteria Worker, managing stock, and helping ensure a safe, clean dining environment for students.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cashier duties as required.
• Cooking, baking, and preparation of food.
• Keep daily accounts and inventory control.
• Sell canteen items at recess and noon.
• Kitchen duties in coordination with the cafeteria team.
• Support the school recycling program.
• Substitute for Head Cafeteria Worker as required.

Skills

Experience in food & menu prep

Organized & tidy

Fast-paced work

NS Public Schools nutrition policy

Enjoy working with students

NS Operator's License

Food Handling Certificate

Job description

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

Closing Date for Applications: Midnight, October 21, 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.

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.