PWES Cafeteria Worker (6.0 hour)

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

Job summary

The Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education seeks a cafeteria worker to support food service in a school setting. You will assist with cooking, baking and food preparation, stock and inventory, and cash handling as needed.

You must be organized, maintain clean work habits and enjoy working with students, while adhering to CUPE Local 3876 wage terms and safety policies. Accommodations available on request.

Qualifications

• Experience in food and menu preparation.
• Must be organized and maintain clean work habits.
• Able to work in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Knowledge of NS food/nutrition policy for schools.
• Enjoy working with students.
• Valid NS Operator's License and Food Handling Certificate.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food preparation experience

Organized

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Student interaction

Education

Food Handling Certificate

Nova Scotia Operator's License

Job description

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

Closing Date for Applications: Midnight, November 4, 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.