Supply Food Services Technician

St. Clement's School; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The District School Board of Niagara is seeking Casual Food Services Technicians to support secondary school food service programs. This on-call position involves assisting with meal preparation and serving while ensuring cleanliness and food safety. Candidates should have a Grade 12 education and experience in food service.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in commercial or institutional food preparation and service.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation principles.
• Valid driver’s license or access to transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with meal preparation, cooking, and serving.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Handle cash receipts from meal sales and balance accounts.

Skills

Food Safety

Cooking

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Courses in quantity cooking

Job description

District School Board of Niagara

Supply Food Services Technician

On-call working up to 35 hours per week

Ongoing Posting

Working at the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) means being part of a supportive, innovative community committed to doing what's best for students and helping each individual achieve success. We serve over 40,000 students across nearly 100 elementary and secondary schools in Niagara, located between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. DSBN students are at the heart of everything we do, and we are excited to have you join our team.

The Board is currently seeking energetic, compassionate, and student-focused Casual Food Services Technicians to support and work alongside teaching staff in secondary school food service programs.

This is an on-call position serving as a substitute for school-based Food Service Technicians for daily, short-term, or long-term placements when needed. The role involves assisting students with meal preparation, cooking, and serving while maintaining high standards of cleanliness. It also includes handling cash receipts from meal sales and balancing accounts.

Skills, Qualifications, and Education Requirements

• Grade 12 education or equivalent, supplemented by courses in quantity cooking
• 1-2 years of experience in commercial or institutional food preparation and service
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation principles
• Valid driver’s license or access to transportation within the jurisdiction

Please note: As a condition of employment, candidates must provide an original Criminal Reference Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within the past six months.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The District School Board of Niagara values equity and inclusion and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds to reflect our community and student population. We welcome applicants from Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and members of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. DSBN is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace and will accommodate interview and employment needs based on human rights protected grounds. Please notify us in advance of any accommodations needed.

Land Acknowledgement

The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. This gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and acknowledging this reminds us of the resources and friendship of Indigenous peoples that support our community.