Spare School Meals Worker

Qualicum School District; Parksville; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualicum School District is hiring a Spare School Meals Worker to prepare and distribute breakfast, lunch and/or snacks for students while upholding respect, equity and dignity in a safe, regulated environment.

The role reports to the District Principal, Early Learning and Child Care. Responsibilities include menu planning, nutrition, ordering, and maintaining program records. Applicants should be prepared for strict health standards and teamwork with kitchen staff and student helpers.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education required.
• Food Safe Level 1 and Level 2 certification required.
• Two years of related experience in the past five years.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute meals and snacks to students.
• Ensure health and safety guidelines and regulations are followed.
• Monitor food usage and student preferences.
• Supervise students during meal service.
• Maintain records and communicate with staff.

Skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Grade 12

Food Safe Level 1/2

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

JOB TITLE

Spare School Meals Worker

Spare Employees are paid 4% in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of statutory holidays, plus 6% in lieu of vacation.

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

For further information, 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.