TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICES ASSISTANT

St. Clement's School; Grand Forks; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school in Grand Forks is seeking a Temporary Food Services Assistant. This role involves assisting with various food programs and ensuring food is prepared and served safely. Applicants must have Grade 12 or equivalent, FOODSAFE Level 1 certification, and recent experience in the food service industry. The position is part-time until June 2026.

Qualifications

• One year of recent experience in the food service industry.
• 6 months of recent experience in social services field considered an asset.
• Training in allergy awareness or anaphylaxis considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with food coordinator to support food programs.
• Prepares and serves hot and cold food items.
• Operates kitchen equipment such as ovens and microwaves.

Skills

Ability to follow written instructions and recipes

Effective communication skills

Demonstrated attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Physical capacity to transport food supplies

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

FOODSAFE Level 1 certification

Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license

Job description

TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICES ASSISTANT

This position is four and one-half (4.5) hours/day, four (4) days/week, primarily based out of Hutton Food Hub, until June 25, 2026, and while students are in school.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Health Promoting Schools Food Coordinator to support various food programs throughout the School District (example Food for Families Program)
• Assists with assembly and delivery of grocery orders
• Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold food items and portions prior to and during meal periods
• Receives, stores, and rotates incoming food supplies and materials and records inventory of food supplies and materials
• Operates domestic and commercial grade equipment such as blender, stove, flat top, oven, microwave, and dishwasher
• Establish positive working relationships within the school district, community and partners, and positive connections with other service providers in the community
• Understand and act in accordance with school and district policies and procedures, District Health & Safety Manual, WorkSafeBC regulations, health and nutrition guidelines, and Food Safe procedures

Applicants should have

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Valid FOODSAFE Level 1 certification
• One year of recent experience in the food service industry
• 6 months of recent experience in social services field considered an asset
• Training in allergy awareness or anaphylaxis considered an asset
• Ability to follow written instructions and recipes
• Demonstrate an understanding of cooking to scale
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, and family members
• Demonstrated ability for attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency, including ability to complete work to required deadlines
• Demonstrated experience with planning and organization
• Effective communication skills in verbal, written and electronic format
• Physical capacity to unload, stock, and transport food supplies (50lbs lifting capacity)
• Basic computer skills such as email and online ordering
• Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license