TITLE: SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM WORKER

DEPARTMENT: All Schools

REPORTS TO: Principal or Designate

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision the School Meal Program Worker works with school staff and nutritionist to plan menus and to prepare and/or serve food for the schools meal program.

The School Meal Program Worker works cooperatively with other staff, students and the public.

DUTIES: Works with the school staff and nutritionist to plan menus based on Canadas Food Guide, ministry of Education guidelines and budget considerations.

Cleans kitchen equipment and appliances as required.

Restores kitchen equipment to cupboards, shelves and drawers.

Shops for groceries required in the program.

Prepares, cooks and serves food as required.

Maintains inventories of supplies and equipment for meal program.

Unpacks and stores food stuffs and supplies.

Occasionally trains and supervises student helpers.

Presents a well groomed appearance.

Performs other food service functions or emergent duties.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, SKILLS (School Meal Program Worker) Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.

Three months of hotel/restaurant/catering food preparation experience or equivalent.

Ability to perform basic food services functions including good basic physical health.

British Columbia Food Safe certification and a comprehensive understanding of health safety standards relative to food services sanitation.

Knowledge of the SuperHost Program and front of the house operation would be an asset.

Valid Class 5 British Columbia drivers license.

Ability to use courtesy and tact in the explanation of and discussion of information in contacts with public, parents, staff and students.

Ability to perform individually and as part of a team.

Ability to effectively communicate verbally.

Ability to plan and schedule work and organize the workload effectively.

Ability to work with constant interruptions and to improvise as required.

Must enjoy working with appropriate school aged students.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Kitchen utensils, kitchen food handling and related equipment.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES Sufficient vision to operate computer.

Fundamental ability to operate equipment

Manual dexterity.

Ability to lift and move materials and equipment up to 40 pounds.HOW TO APPLY:

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