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SCHOOL FOOD WORKER

Responsible for planning and preparing daily meals for school children according to food guidelines and traditional practices. Duties include maintaining sanitation of food areas, managing inventory, and submitting monthly program reports.

  • On-site
  • Nain, NL
  • Posted Aug 7, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 6, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

Responsibilities View English and Inuktitut version Responsible for menu planning in accordance with Canada’s Food Guide and the Provincial School Food Guidelines and including traditional foods whenever possible. Overseeing the preparation of meals daily (or according to agreed schedule) for school aged children, following safe food handling and sanitation and guidelines. Responsible for cleaning and sanitation of all food storage and food service areas including stove and refrigerators. Maintaining monthly inventory of food and supplies. Purchasing and arranging for food pick up including freight pick up. Program evaluation in the form of compiling & submitting monthly statistics and program activity reports to the Food Security Coordinator Training as required Other related duties as required. Qualifications Commercial Cooking Program Certificate 1-2 years of relevant experience Ability to prepare traditional foods Possession of a Valid Driver’s License Assets Bilingual in Inuktitut and English Benefits Competitive Paid Leave Package Travel Benefit Labrador Allowance Group insurance including health and dental Group pension Department: Health and Social Development Location: Nain Term: Temporary Part-Time (Seasonal) Closing Date: September 4, 2026 How To Apply Please submit your resume to [email protected]. Applications should be submitted before 4:30 pm on closing day.

What you’ll do

Responsible for planning and preparing daily meals for school children according to food guidelines and traditional practices. Duties include maintaining sanitation of food areas, managing inventory, and submitting monthly program reports.

Requirements

Requires a Commercial Cooking Program Certificate and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to prepare traditional foods.

Benefits

• Competitive Paid Leave Package • Travel Benefit • Labrador Allowance • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Group Pension

Listed skills

  • Inventory managementPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Menu Planning
  • Food Preparation
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Sanitation
  • Inventory Management
  • Purchasing
  • Program Evaluation
  • Traditional Food Preparation

Job areas

  • Food & Beverage
  • Education
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Social Services
  • Administrative

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
0+ years
Apply by
Sep 6, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level