Food Service Assistants - Temporary (On Call)

CUPE – FOOD SERVICES ASSISTANT

Under the supervision of the School Principal, or their designate, the Food Service Assistant assists with the operation of school meal and snack programs, including preparing and serving food, maintaining food safety, and maintaining food records.

Nature of Position

• Performs food preparation, following FoodSafe and BC School Food Toolkit, using recipes, weighing and measuring foods, using appropriate terminology, and following other cooking best practices.
• Collaborates with the School Administration to support students with diverse 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, 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.
• Washes, dries, and stores kitchen dishes and laundry.
• Assists with menu planning and ordering food supplies and materials.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Valid FOODSAFE Level 1 certification
• Minimum 6 months recent commercial food preparation experience
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written) and ability to maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, and family members
• Ability to follow written instructions and recipes, making measurement conversions if required
• Basic computer skills such as email and online ordering
• Training in allergy awareness or anaphylaxis considered an asset
• Physical capacity to unload and stock up to 20lbs
• Valid BC driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Temporary hours can range from 2 hrs/day up to 25 hrs/week. The wage rate for this position is $28.97/hour as per the Collective Agreement between the Board of School Trustees for School District 10 (Arrow Lakes) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 2450. All interested candidates must apply with a cover letter, resume and proof of qualifications.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to a Criminal Record Check.

This job is classed under Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations (NOC 65201) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Food counter attendants and food preparers prepare, heat and finish cooking simple food items and serve customers at food counters. Kitchen helpers, food service helpers and dishwashers clear tables, clean kitchen areas, wash dishes, and perform various other activities to assist workers who prepare or serve food and beverages. They are employed by restaurants, cafés, hotels, fast food outlets, cafeterias, hospitals and other establishments.

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