Spare School Meals Worker

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Parksville; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualicum School District on Vancouver Island seeks a Spare School Meals Worker to prepare and distribute meals, ensuring safety and dignity for all students in accordance with regulations.

Minimum requirements include Grade 12, Food Safe Levels 1 and 2, two years of related experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; a BC Class 5 driver's license is preferred. Authorization for criminal records check is required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (minimum)
• Food Safe Level 1 and 2 Certification required
• Two years related experience within the past five years
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Ability to keep student and program information confidential
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License considered an asset
• Nutritional background or certification an asset

Responsibilities

• Supports planning and distribution of meals and snacks to students.
• Ensures compliance with BC Ministry of Education guidelines and health regulations.
• Monitors student food preferences and consumption.
• Prepares and sorts meals for timely distribution.
• Stores unused portions per health regulations.
• Assists with meal service and cleanup.
• Supervises students and explains procedures to helper volunteers.
• Maintains records of program participants and communications.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License

Education

Grade 12

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.