Cafeteria Worker Gaspereau Valley Elementary School Vacant Position Effective September 1, 2026 6 hours per day  Rate of Pay: As per CUPE Collective Agreement ($20.60)   Closing Date for Applications: Midnight, July 9, 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:

Must have experience in food and menu preparation. Must be organized, neat/tidy and have clean work habits. Must be able to work in a fast-paced atmosphere. Must have knowledge of food and nutrition policy for Nova Scotia Public Schools. Must enjoy working with students. Valid Nova Scotia Operator's License. Must have a current Food Handling Certificate.

Responsibilities:

Cashier, as required. Cooking, baking, and preparation of food. Keeping daily accounts and inventory control. Selling canteen items at recess and noon. Kitchen duties as required in coordination with the cafeteria team (stocking shelves, cleaning, dishes etc.) Support of the school recycling program. Substitute for Head Cafeteria Worker, as required.

     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, telephone numbers and email addresses of three work-related references. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted. Employment with the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education is contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.