CC#26-09-05, Casual Cafeteria Worker- Nova Family
The cafeteria worker is responsible for preparing and serving food for school lunch programs. They also perform essential kitchen duties including cleaning, waste management, and maintaining food safety logs.
- On-site
- NS
- Posted Aug 27, 2026
- Apply by Jun 2, 2027
- 1 position
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Job summary
Competition #: CC#26-09-05 Position: Casual Cafeteria Union: CUPE Family of Schools: Nova Locations: Nova Family Geographical Area: Muncipality of East Hants Status: Casual Salary: 20.60 Additional Info: Post Date: Wednesday July 29, 2026 Close Date: Tuesday June 1, 2027 at 12:00:00PM Anticipated Start Date: As Needed End Date: As Needed Introduction CCRCE is accepting applications for casual Cafeteria Workers. Casual Cafeteria Workers work on-call in the schools they are interested in throughout CCRCE. Cafeteria Workers are responsible for:- Preparing and serving food from scratch for school food programs, primarily the lunch program- Performing kitchen duties such as maintaining food safety logs (e.g. temperature checks), washing dishes, collecting and removing compost, recyclables and garbage, cleaning and organizing work areas, equipment, services stations and floorsRestocking supplies as required Minimum Requirements - Completion of a culinary course preferred-Experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.- Completion of food safety training program (or willingness to complete upon offer of employment).- Able to perform physically strenuous duties of the position, including heavy lifting (possibly up to 50 lb), walking and/or standing for the majority of each shift, and working in an environment with heat fluctuations. - Availability for early morning shift start times as required.- Valid NS Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle. Additional Assets - Excellent people skills, with the ability to interact with people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds - Strong time-management skills. Closing Notes Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the hiring process may contact Employee Health at [email protected] or 902-896-5799 to request reasonable accommodations
What you’ll do
The cafeteria worker is responsible for preparing and serving food for school lunch programs. They also perform essential kitchen duties including cleaning, waste management, and maintaining food safety logs.
Requirements
Candidates should have experience in a related role and possess or be willing to obtain food safety training. The position requires physical stamina for heavy lifting and standing, as well as a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Listed skills
- Time managementPreferred
- Customer servicePreferred
- Heavy LiftingPreferred
- CleaningPreferred
- Food safetyPreferred
- Food preparationPreferred
- Inventory managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- Kitchen maintenance
- Cleaning
- Time management
- Heavy lifting
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Physical Stamina
- Lifting Ability
- Valid Driver's License
- Customer Service
- Food Safety And Sanitation
- Food Preparation
- Food Programs
- Waste Management
- Inventory Management
- Sanitation
- Time Management
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Education
- Social Services
- Cafeteria Worker
- Family / School / General Social Worker
- Social Work and Counselling Professionals
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Jun 2, 2027
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
