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About the Role

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is seeking to fill Casual Cafeteria Worker positions to support the public school system. These roles are crucial in fostering a caring, dynamic, and creative environment that provides educational opportunities and promotes a love of learning, respect, and the development of full potential for approximately 12,000 students in 38 schools. The Centre for Education is committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe, and inclusive school environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve food for the school lunch program and other school food programs as required.
Follow food safety standards and school allergy plans.
Service customers in a friendly and efficient manner.
Perform kitchen responsibilities including washing dishes, collecting and removing compost, recyclables, and garbage.
Clean and organize work areas, equipment, utensils, service stations, and floors.
Restock supplies for the kitchen and cafeteria.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.
Completion of a recognized Food Safety training program.
A minimum of one (1) year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, including quantity cooking, preferably in a school cafeteria setting.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Applicants must upload a completed resume with their application.
Applicants must upload copies of professional licenses, accreditations, and certifications supporting qualifications required for the position.
Applicants must enter 3 references, including current or recent immediate supervisor.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Commitment to food equity and healthy eating.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to be interpersonally responsive to the diverse backgrounds and personalities of students of various ages.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all issues related to students, families, and school.
Physically able to perform duties of the position including heavy lifting (may require lifting of up to 50 lbs), walking and standing during most of the day, and working in an environment with heat fluctuations.

Location

Riverview High School
Glace Bay High School
Memorial High School
Sydney Academy

Work Type

Casual
School year (September to June annually, subject to normal school layoff periods and days when students are not present)

Experience Level

Minimum of one (1) year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

Education Level

High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent
Completion of a culinary course or food service management course (asset)
Completion of a recognized Food Safety training program

Salary/Compensations

$20.60/hour

About the Company

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is responsible for the administration of the public school system within the boundaries of Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, supporting approximately 12,000 students in 38 schools.
We foster a caring, dynamic and creative environment that provides educational opportunities, promotes a love of learning, respect for others and challenges all persons to develop their full potential to become confident, versatile, lifelong learners and thinkers.
We are committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe and inclusive school environment.
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve.
It is anticipated that these positions may become subject to a Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 5050.

Equal Opportunity

The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Members of the 2SLGBTQI++ Community, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.
If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the application process may contact Michelle MacLeod at 902-562-6476 or michellemacleod@cbvrce.ca to request reasonable accommodations.