BDS Head Cafeteria Worker

Head Cafeteria Worker

Berwick and District School

Vacant Position: 7 hours per day

Effective immediately

Rate of Pay: As per Collective Agreement ($22.66)

Closing date for applications: Midnight, May 12, 2026

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Collective Agreement Local 3876.

Qualifications and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and a willingness to build healthy menus and snacks on sound nutritional principles.
• Experience working in a school at the p to 8 level is preferable.
• Previous experience in a school cafeteria will be an asset.
• An educational background in the nutritional studies would be and asset

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the cafeteria under the supervision of the school principal.
• Current Food Handlers certificate.
• Experience in the area of food preparation, presentation, and service to students and staff.
• A willingness to consult and collaborate regarding cafeteria business plan, weekly menu and pricing.
• Ordering food items and relevant supplies.
• Keeping an inventory on a frequent basis, of all foods and supplies.
• Daily deposits.
• Cash reconciliation and sales reports.
• Preparation and serving of food, kitchen duties as required in co-ordination with the cafeteria team (stocking, cleaning, dishes, etc.)
• A willingness to be engaged in the school recycling program.
• An interest in working in a school environment.

At the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs.

To request accommodations, please contact Kelsey Ogilvie, Human Resources Manager at kelsey.ogilvie@avrce.ca or (902) 538-4600 (ext.7752). All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to provide an accessible candidate experience.

Qualified applicants from within CUPE Bargaining Unit Local 3876 will be considered first. Should there be no qualified applicants from within the Bargaining Unit, new applicants will be considered.

Please include the names, email addresses and telephone numbers of three work-related references. Confirmation of your educational qualifications must be included with your application.

Employment with the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education is contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.