Cafeteria Worker (R1)

About the role

The Cafeteria Worker is responsible for food preparation and service for the school community within the guidelines of the School Food and Nutrition Policy. They will interact daily with students and pre-primary children of various backgrounds while maintaining dignity, respect, and confidentiality. The role involves promoting healthy eating, food equity, and the use of local, minimally processed foods in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily logs (e.g., temperature, cleaning, amount of food prepared, consumed, and composted).
• Place food orders through identified vendors when requested.
• Positively interact with students in the lunch line without commenting on food choices.
• Ensure food safety standards are followed at all times.
• Prepare and serve food in a fast, efficient, and friendly manner.
• Perform kitchen duties such as washing dishes, managing compost/recyclables/garbage, cleaning work areas, and restocking supplies.
• Adhere to the School Food and Nutrition Policy and School Lunch Program menu standards.
• Support the school recycling program.
• Other duties as required.
• For delivery positions: deliver cafeteria orders to neighboring schools.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Basic Food Safety Training (can be provided as part of job training).
• Food service experience and/or training preferred.
• Understanding of food allergies and food-related conditions.
• Physical capabilities to perform duties, including heavy lifting (up to 50 lb), walking, standing for most of the day, and working in an environment with heat fluctuations.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to respond to diverse student backgrounds in a busy environment.

Competencies

• Commitment to food equity and equitable access to food in a non-stigmatizing manner.
• Demonstrated commitment to client service and quality front-line customer service.
• Ability to apply knowledge in race relations, cross-cultural understanding, human rights, and diversity.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively within the education system, including with parents, staff, students, and external groups.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to promote and maintain confidentiality.

Pay

This position is classified on the Education Entities Non-Union Compensation Framework at Band 1, with a salary range between $37,939 and $47,423.