SRCE - 2026-2027 - Casual Cafeteria Worker

Job summary

The cafeteria worker is responsible for the preparation of food, baking, and cooking while maintaining inventory and daily accounts. They also assist with kitchen maintenance, cleaning, and supporting the school's recycling program.

Job details

The Strait Regional Centre for Education invites applications from qualified candidates for the posted vacancy. These positions are for the 2026-2027 school year, supporting the following schools: Dalbrae Academy, SAREC, St. Andrews Consolidated School, and Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School. As part of the public education system in Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) was established on April 1, 2018, to deliver the public school program focusing on supporting student learning, achievement, well-being and overall success. The Strait Regional Centre for Education, with the support of approximately 1,166 employees, works diligently to achieve its mission “to empower our children and youth, within safe, equitable and inclusive environments to embrace a changing world as responsible, contributing and successful lifelong learners.” In 2025-2026, the SRCE operates 20 schools with approximately 5,948 students; and approximately 375 children are attending pre-primary programs at 14 school locations. Located in the northeastern part of Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education’s jurisdiction encompasses the counties of Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness and Richmond, an area of approximately 11,000 square kilometres with a population of 53,742 (Census 2021). This position falls within the CUPE Local 955 job classification. Salary and Benefits information for this position can be accessed by clicking this link CUPE Local 955 Collective Agreement April 1 2024 to March 31 2026 Effective Dates: 09/03/2026 Casual Cafeteria Worker Job Responsibilities: Cooking, baking and preparation of food; Keeping daily accounts and inventory control; Kitchen duties as required in coordination with the caferteria team (stocking shelves, cleaning, dishes, etc.) Support of the school recycling program; Qualifications: High School Diploma or equalivant; Previous experience in a cafeteria, food-service, hospitality, or customer-service environment; Current certificaiton in CPR & First Aid or willing to obtain; Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team; Must be organized, neat/tidy and have clean work habits; Ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere; Enjoy working with students; Current Food Handling Certificate (desirable). The SRCE invites applications for the above noted position as we work together to create success for all students in our region. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Members of the 2SLGBTQI++ Community, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the application process may contact our HR Department (hr.clerical@srce.ca), to request reasonable accommodations. Your application must include at least three (3) work-related references; one must be your most recent supervisor. The Strait Regional Centre for Education appreciates your expression of interest for employment. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. All candidates short listed for interviews will have references checked prior to being interviewed. Candidates can check on the status of their applications in Successfactors under My Applications. All employees of the Strait Regional Centre for Education must provide a current (within the last months), and clear Criminal Record Check-Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry prior to employment with the Strait Regional Centre for Education

What you’ll do

The cafeteria worker is responsible for the preparation of food, baking, and cooking while maintaining inventory and daily accounts. They also assist with kitchen maintenance, cleaning, and supporting the school's recycling program.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and possess previous experience in food service, hospitality, or customer service. A current Food Handling Certificate is desirable, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food preparation
• Cooking
• Baking
• Inventory control
• Cleaning
• Customer service
• Teamwork
• Organization
• First aid
• CPR
• Food handling
• Stocking Merchandise
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Customer Service
• Food Services
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Inventory Control
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Education
• Government & Public Sector
• Customer Service & Support
• Cafeteria Worker
• Busser / Banquet Worker / Cafeteria Attendant
• Food Service Counter Attendants
• Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

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