HHS Head Cafeteria Worker *

Job summary

The Head Cafeteria Worker is responsible for managing cafeteria operations, including food preparation, service, and menu planning under the supervision of the school principal. Additional duties include inventory management, cash reconciliation, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Job details

Head Cafeteria Worker Horton High School Vacant Position: 7 hours per day Effective immediately Rate of Pay: As per Collective Agreement ($22.66) Closing date for applications: Midnight, September 21, 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 9 to 12 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 [email protected] [[email protected]] 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.

What you’ll do

The Head Cafeteria Worker is responsible for managing cafeteria operations, including food preparation, service, and menu planning under the supervision of the school principal. Additional duties include inventory management, cash reconciliation, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Requirements

Candidates should have knowledge of nutritional principles and experience in food preparation or school cafeteria environments. A current Food Handlers certificate is required, and applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food preparation
• Menu planning
• Nutritional principles
• Inventory management
• Cash reconciliation
• Food safety
• Customer service
• Collaboration
• Supply ordering
• Cleaning
• Food presentation
• Cash Reconciliation
• Menu Planning
• Cash Handling
• Food Plating And Presentation
• Supply Chain
• Management
• Business Planning
• Customer Service
• Food Services
• Sales
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Inventory Control
• Inventory Management
• Operations

Job areas

• Education
• Food & Beverage
• Administrative
• Cafeteria Worker
• Busser / Banquet Worker / Cafeteria Attendant
• Food Service Counter Attendants
• Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers