Itinerant School Meal Program Worker School Based

Location

Prince George, BC | Canada

Job description

POSITION NOTES: 20 hours per week

TITLE: ITINERANT SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM WORKER

DEPARTMENT: All Schools

REPORTS TO: Principal or Designate

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision the School Meal Program Worker works with school staff and nutritionist to plan menus and to prepare and/or serve food for the schools meal program.

The School Meal Program Worker works cooperatively with other staff, students and the public.

DUTIES:

• Works with the school staff and nutritionist to plan menus based on Canadas Food Guide, ministry of Education guidelines and budget considerations.
• Cleans kitchen equipment and appliances as required.
• Restores kitchen equipment to cupboards, shelves and drawers.
• Shops for groceries required in the program.
• Prepares, cooks and serves food as required.
• Maintains inventories of supplies and equipment for meal program.
• Unpacks and stores food stuffs and supplies.
• Occasionally trains and supervises student helpers.
• Presents a well groomed appearance.
• Performs other food service functions or emergent duties.

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Three months of hotel/restaurant/catering food preparation experience or equivalent.
• Ability to perform basic food services functions including good basic physical health.
• British Columbia Food Safe certification and a comprehensive understanding of health safety standards relative to food services sanitation.
• Knowledge of the SuperHost Program and front of the house operation would be an asset.
• Valid Class 5 British Columbia drivers license.
• Ability to use courtesy and tact in the explanation of and discussion of information in contacts with public, parents, staff and students.
• Ability to perform individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally.
• Ability to plan and schedule work and organize the workload effectively.
• Ability to work with constant interruptions and to improvise as required.
• Must enjoy working with appropriate school aged students.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Kitchen utensils, kitchen food handling and related equipment.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Sufficient vision to operate computer.
• Fundamental ability to operate equipment
• Manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift and move materials and equipment up to 40 pounds.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you encounter a problem with the application process, please contact the help line at Make a Future or alternately, Helen Schlick, Human Resources Advisor at [email protected] or call 250-561-6800 ext. 230.

**Only candidates that are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted**

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