Competition #

CC#26-03-068

Position

Cafeteria

Union

CUPE

Family of Schools

Cobequid

Location(s)

Harmony Heights Elementary

Hours Per Day

4.00

Hours Per Week

20.00

School Hours

8:30 - 2:30

Assignment Hours

9:00 - 1:30

Days

Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri

Status

Regular Part time

Percentage

10 Months

Salary

Additional Info

Post Date

Monday August 17, 2026

Close Date

Monday August 24, 2026 at 12:00:00PM

Anticipated Start Date

Tuesday September 1, 2026

End Date

6/29/2027

Introduction The Cafeteria Worker, under the direction of the Head Cafeteria Worker and the School Food Program Lead, is responsible for food preparation and service for school food programs. Working in a dynamic, high-pressure, fast-paced environment, the Cafeteria Worker upholds the values of the School Food and Nutrition Policy and the Inclusive Education policy and is committed to promoting equity, helping create healthy school food environments, and interacting with students in a way that is friendly, positive and maintains trust and confidentiality.

This position is primarily based out of Harmony Heights Elementary. As determined by operational need, the Cafeteria Worker may also be required to provide support and work in schools located in the geographic area.

Main responsibilities include

- Preparing and serving food from scratch for school food programs, primarily the lunch program.
- Performing kitchen duties such as maintaining food safety logs (e.g.



temperature checks),washing dishes, collecting and removing compost, recyclables and garbage, cleaning and organizing work areas, equipment, service stations, and floors
- Restocking supplies as required.

Minimum Requirements - Completion of a culinary course preferred

-Experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

- Completion of food safety training program (or willingness to complete upon offer of employment).
- Able to perform physically strenuous duties of the position, including heavy lifting (possibly up to 50 lb), walking and/or standing for the majority of each shift, and working in an environment with heat fluctuations.
- Availability for early morning shift start times as required.
- Valid NS Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Additional Assets - Excellent people skills, with the ability to interact with people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds
- Strong time-management skills.

Closing Notes Successful applicants will be required to provide a Child Abuse Registry Check and a Criminal Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing employment in accordance with CCRCE policies and procedures.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the hiring process may contact Employee Health at [email protected] or (phone hidden) to request reasonable accommodations

📌 CC#26-03-068, Cafeteria Worker- Harmony Heights Elementary (Truro)
🏢 Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education u0026 CSAP
📍 Truro