Temporary Food Service Worker

School District 51 Boundary; Grand Forks; On-site; CAD 4,300 - 5,300; Full time

Job summary

School District 51 Boundary is seeking a Temporary Food Services Worker for Dr. D.A. Perley Elementary School in British Columbia. The role runs Oct 5, 2026 to June 29, 2027, with duties including food prep, service, and small-area kitchen cleanup.

The position requires Grade 12, FOODSAFE Level 1, and ability to work with dietary needs while following written instructions. Physical ability to lift up to 20 lbs and basic computer skills are needed.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• Valid FOODSAFE Level 1 certification.
• Training in allergy awareness or anaphylaxis is an asset.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with staff, students and families.
• Physical capacity to unload and stock up to 20 lbs.
• Basic computer skills such as email and online ordering.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves simple food items prior to and during meal periods.
• Collaborates with the Health Promoting Schools Food Coordinator to support students with dietary needs.
• Maintains a clean work area by washing and cleaning kitchen area, supplies, and equipment.
• Stores excess food and supplies and replaces items in storage areas.
• Receives, stores, rotates and records incoming food supplies and materials.
• Washes, dries, and stores kitchen dishes and laundry.
• Assists with ordering food supplies and tracking meal counts.

Skills

Follow written instructions

Team collaboration

Customer/staff relations

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

FoodSafe Level 1

Allergy awareness training

Tools

Email

Online ordering

Job description

TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICES WORKER

with School District No. 51 (Boundary), with assignment to Dr. D.A. Perley Elementary School effective Oct 5, 2026 until June 29, 2027. The position is one and one-half (1.5) hours/day, four (4) days/week, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and while students are in school.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves simple food items prior to and during meal periods
• Collaborates with the Health Promoting Schools Food Coordinator to support students with dietary needs
• Maintains a clean work area by washing and cleaning kitchen area, supplies, and equipment
• Stores excess food and supplies and replaces items in storage areas
• Receives, stores, rotates and records incoming food supplies and materials.
• Washes, dries, and stores kitchen dishes and laundry
• Assists with ordering food supplies and tracking meal counts

Applicants Should Have

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Valid FOODSAFE Level 1 certification
• Training in allergy awareness or anaphylaxis considered an asset
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, and family members
• Physical capacity to unload and stock up to 20lbs
• Basic computer skills such as email and online ordering

Duties to be performed will be assigned by the principal or designate. Interested persons are requested to contact Human Resources for further information.

The salary for this position will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement which is presently in effect between the Board and C.U.P.E. Local 2098.