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

Robust 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.

Please note that successful applicants will be subject to a Criminal Record Check.

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📌 Food Service Assistants - Temporary (On Call) (British Columbia)
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