Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district where equity is deeply embedded, and diversity welcomed. We acknowledge the profound responsibility we all have in ensuring that our schools and district sites foster an atmosphere where everyone feels secure, respected, and valued. Our commitment to providing a quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families. Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

THE ROLE A School Meal Program Assistant spends the majority of the time overseeing a food services operation by supervising designated staff and performing related administrative duties.

Duties include work scheduling and supervision, monitoring food quality, quantity and safety, providing advice and recommendations about procedures related to the provision of service, and other related administrative procedures.

The School Meal Program Assistant reports to the Manager of Food Services. Work is carried out under limited supervision.

Typical Responsibilities

• Supervises designated staff by scheduling and coordinating work assignments, participating in performance evaluations and identifying related training and orientation requirements.

• Plans menus and develops recipes according to nutritional needs of the clientele; estimates food requirements; orders and receives supplies and resolves discrepancies with suppliers.

• Monitors expenditures for assigned area; makes recommendations regarding budget for assigned area.

• Evaluates food and beverage products being served to ensure established standards of quality, quantity and food safety are maintained.

• Ensures safety practices and procedures are adhered to. Oversees and updates standards and procedures for assigned area, on approval from the Food Services Manager.

• Oversees the storage of food and related items at school sites; establishes and ensures maintenance of food rotations in order to minimize spoilage and waste.

• Utilizes computer equipment and software applications to produce computer-generated reports and correspondence in various formats including spreadsheets, forms, memos, etc.

• Performs School Meal Program Aide duties as required. Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Written and oral communications skills in the English language. Interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of provincial food safety standards.

• Knowledge of basic food preparation and serving as it relates to the meal program. Ability to perform computations using a calculator with reasonable speed and accuracy.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school and district personnel, students, parents and the public, and the ability to work as a team member.

• Ability to recognize emergent situations and the ability to recognize when problems need to be referred to administration.

• Physical strength to lift and carry items like books, coolers filled with food and beverage products, etc.

• Ability to organize work, to plan, assign and direct the work of assigned staff and to provide procedural advice to other personnel.

• Ability to use general office equipment and skill in the use of computers and software applications utilized in the department for the production of reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, etc.

Training And Experience

• Graduation from a two-year program in Food Services from an educational institute recognized by the district , plus 6 months related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS

• Food Safe I and II.

This is a unionized position that offers an hourly wage rate of $34.03 per hour plus a liberal benefit package including pension, health, vacation, and sick benefits. Interested and qualified applicants should apply by clicking "apply" to the right of the posting. This competition will close once filled. Note: Only applicants selected for interviews are contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.