Temporary Food Services Assistant

The position is six (6) hours/day, 4 days/week until June 27, 2024, and while students are in school. The daily schedule is 7:30 am to 2:00 pm, including a thirty (30) minute unpaid lunch. Duties to be performed will be assigned by the school principal and/or Health Promoting Schools Food Coordinator.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold food items and portions prior to and during meal periods
Collaborates with the Health Promoting Schools Food Coordinator to support students with diverse dietary needs and modifies food orders according to any dietary restrictions
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
Applicants should have:
Grade 12 or equivalent
Valid FOODSAFE Level 1 certification
Minimum 6 months commercial food service experience
Training in allergy awareness or anaphylaxis considered an asset
Ability to follow written instructions and recipes, making measurement conversions if required
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, and family members
Physical capacity to unload, stock, and transport food supplies
Basic computer skills such as email and online ordering
Valid BC driver’s license and access to a vehicle
Interested persons are requested to contact Julie Mercer at julie.mercer@sd51.bc.ca for further information.
The salary for this position is $24.99 per hour in accordance with the Collective Agreement presently in effect between the Board and C.U.P.E. Local 2098.