School Nutrition Support Service Worker

Employment North; The Archipelago Township; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Shawanaga First Nation Education Department's School Nutrition Program is seeking a part-time Nutrition Support Service Worker. The role involves assisting with daily meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supporting students in a culturally respectful environment.

Responsibilities include shopping for nutrition supplies, preparing items for morning breaks and lunches, and ensuring compliance with food guidelines. This contract runs Sept 2026 to June 2027.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or Grade 12 required.
• Safe Food Handler certification required.
• First Aid/CPR certification required.
• Valid Ontario Driver's License required.
• Vulnerable Sector Check required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work with children and adapt to a culturally unique environment.

Responsibilities

• Shopping for students' nutrition food supplies weekly.
• Prepare food items for morning breaks per Canada Food guidelines.
• Assist with preparing food items for student lunches as needed.
• Clean and maintain the Kinomaugewgamik kitchen area.
• Keep track of kitchen supply inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school administration.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with children

Education

High School Diploma / Grade 12

Safe Food Handler certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Vulnerable Sector Check

Valid Ontario Driver's License

Job description

School Nutrition Support Service Worker

Shawanaga First Nation

Vacancies: One (1)

Term: Contract/Part-Time - approx. 20/hours - 4 hours per day (9:00am to 1:00pm).

Start Date: As soon as possible (Starting date - Sep 1ST )

Salary: To be determined

Duration: September 2026 to June 2027.

Position Summary

Shawanaga First Nation Education Department School Nutrition Service supports the School Nutrition Program administered on a daily basis, and any lunches that may be necessary for students without. This person also ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the Kinomaugewgamik Elementary School kitchen area.

The School Nutrition Support Service Worker will report to the Principal/Education Director.

Job Duties

• Shopping for students' nutrition food supplies on a weekly basis.
• Prepare food items for student nutrition morning breaks as per the Canada Food guidelines. Breakfast for learning programs, Breakfast Club of Canada includes purchasing of mandated food choices; assist with collating monthly receipts for reimbursement of school funds.
• Assist with preparing food items for student lunches when required.
• Clean and maintain the Kinomaugegamik kitchen area.
• Keep track of all kitchen supply inventory.
• All other duties and school protocol support services as assigned.

Requirements; Desired Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

• High School and/or Grade 12 minimum.
• Safe Food Handler certification.
• First/Aid CPR certification.
• Valid ON Driver's License
• Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills; both written and oral.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; be a positive role model; must work well with children.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work in a unique cultural environment.

Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates with relevant on-reserve employment experience and/or those with knowledge and understanding of Shawanaga First Nation history and community.

Successful candidates must be able to produce and maintain a clean Criminal Record Check.

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