School Meals Worker

Qualicum School District; Parksville; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Qualicum School District is seeking a School Meals Worker at Springwood Elementary School on Vancouver Island. Position: 22.50 hours/week, 10 months/year, school days only, commencing as soon as possible.

You will prepare and distribute breakfast, lunch and snacks, follow nutrition guidelines and health regulations, and support students with a respectful, confidential service. Requires Grade 12, Food Safe certs, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (high school completion).
• Food Safe Level 1 and 2 Certification required.
• Two years related experience within the past five-year period.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute breakfasts, lunches and snacks for students.
• Follow nutrition guidelines and health regulations during service.
• Monitor student preferences and ensure menu alignment with local options.
• Sort and store unused portions according to health regulations.
• Assist with meal service, cleanup, and related tasks.
• Provide student supervision and communicate with staff as needed.
• Maintain participant records and distribute newsletters as required.
• Coordinate with helpers and runners to ensure timely service.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12

Food Safe Level 1 and 2 Certification

Two years related experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License

Job description

About Qualicum School District

Qualicum School District is centrally situated on east Vancouver Island and covers the area of Nanoose Bay to Bowser and spans from Errington across the Strait of Georgia to Lasqueti Island. We serve a student population of approximately 4700 students. Qualicum School District consists of eight elementary schools (Grades K-7), two secondary schools (Grade 8-12), an alternate school (PASS/Woodwinds) and a Distributed Learning program to support home-learning families called the Collaborative Education Alternative Program (CEAP). False Bay School on Lasqueti Island is entirely off-grid with an immense solar project recently completed. Qualicum School District also embraces many community organizations through various school programs. The area’s natural beauty, never-ending beaches, mild climate and small-town charm make it a popular tourist destination and a great opportunity to have a career in paradise.

School Meals Worker at Springwood Elementary School
22.50 hours per week, 10 months per year, school days only, commencing as soon as possible.

JOB TITLE:

School Meals Worker

JOB FUNCTION:

The School Meals Worker play a vital role in students' lives by preparing and distributing breakfast, lunch and/or snacks program to school-based students as needed and ensuring respect, equity and dignity for all within legal and regulatory requirements.

REPORTING TO:

Report to the District Principal, Early Learning and Child Care.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• 1. Supports the planning and development of menus and nutritional options, including food ordering and quantities, using local sources where possible.
• 2. Ensure the BC Ministry of Education Guidelines for Food and Beverage Sales in BC Schools, WorkSafe BC, safe food practices and any other applicable laws or health regulations are adhered to at all times.
• 3. Monitors the amount of food consumption and student food likes and dislikes.
• 4. Prepares and sorts lunches to division categories and ensure timely distribution to participants.
• 5. Ensure unused portions are sorted and stored according to health regulations.
• 6. Helps with meal service and clean up.
• 7. Student Supervision including explaining procedures to helpers/runners.
• 8. Photocopy and distribute monthly newsletter about program to all students.
• 9. Create and maintain records and lists of all participants of program
• 10. Communicate with students, staff and others

REQUIRED ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Grade 12
• 2. Food Safe Level 1 and 2 Certification.
• 3. Two year’s related experience within the past five-year period.
• 4. Proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• 5. Ability to ensure confidentiality related to students and the program.
• 6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• 7. Effective organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• 8. Responsible Adult Certificate will be considered an asset.
• 9. Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License
• 10. Nutritional background or certification is considered an asset.

Successful applicants must successfully complete an Authorization for Criminal Records Search pursuant to the Criminal Records Review Act.

PLEASE PROVIDE 3 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

Make a Future / Qualicum School District

Please contact Human Resources, at 250 954 4677 or [e-mail]. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.