Nutrition Assistant

Wiikwemkoong; Tipton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Wiikwemkoong Board of Education is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support the daily operations of the school nutrition program. You will prepare and serve meals for about 200 students, maintain inventory, place orders, and ensure food safety.

Under supervision, you will promote healthy eating habits, handle food production, sanitation, and equipment use. The role requires Grade 12, Food Handler’s Certification and WHMIS, plus experience in food service; Indigenous food traditions knowledge is

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Graduate.
• Food Handler’s Certification and WHMIS.
• Experience in food service or institutional kitchens preferred
• Familiarity with Indigenous food traditions and cultural sensitivity
• Basic math rand computer skills for inventory and ordering

Responsibilities

• Meal Planning & Food Production- Maintains high standards of control for quality food production and service, according to Canada’s Food Guide, follows operational procedures and menu plans for each week in addition to being entirely responsible for preparing food for students consisting of hot and cold food menu items.
• Inventory Management & Ordering-Monitor inventory levels and place food and supply orders in a timely manner
• Sanitation, Safety, and Security- Maintains an environment conducive to protecting the health and well‑being of the school’s children through high levels of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Customer Service & Student Engagement- Provides friendly and respectful service to students and staff
• Equipment Use and Care – Ensures proper use and care of all equipment.
• Professional Excellence- Performs all duties and responsibilities in an ethical and professional<br/>manner.

Skills

Food safety

Inventory management

Cultural sensitivity

Basic math

Computer skills

Meal preparation

Education

Grade 12 Graduate

Food Handler’s Certification

WHMIS

Job description

LOCATION: Wiikwemkoong Board of Education
SALARY: $21.79 per hour (5 hours/day)
START DATE: Immediately

Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Coordinator, the Nutrition Assistant will support the daily operations of the school nutrition program. This includes preparing and serving meals for approximately 200 students, maintaining inventory, placing orders, ensuring food safety, and promoting healthy eating habits.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meal Planning & Food Production- Maintains high standards of control for quality food production and service, according to Canada’s Food Guide, follows operational procedures and menu plans for each week in addition to being entirely responsible for preparing food for students consisting of hot and cold food menu items.
• Inventory Management & Ordering-Monitor inventory levels and place food and supply orders in a timely manner
• Sanitation, Safety, and Security- Maintains an environment conducive to protecting the health and well‑being of the school’s children through high levels of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Customer Service & Student Engagement- Provides friendly and respectful service to students and staff
• Equipment Use and Care – Ensures proper use and care of all equipment.
• Professional Excellence- Performs all duties and responsibilities in an ethical and professional
  manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 Graduate.
• Food Handler’s Certification and WHMIS.
• Experience in food service or institutional kitchens preferred
• Familiarity with Indigenous food traditions and cultural sensitivity
• Basic math rand computer skills for inventory and ordering

DEADLINE: September 14, 2026 @ 2:00 p.m.
A current Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector screening upon offer of employment.

DIRECT APPLICATIONS TO:
“Nutrition Assistant”
Wiikwemkoong Board of Education
34 Henry Street Wikwemikong, ON P0P 2J0
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]