Casual Nutrition Program Assistant

THEKENORACATHOLICDISTRICTSCHOOLBOARDThe Kenora Catholic District School Board (KCDSB) educates more than 1500 students from diverse cultures and backgrounds in 4 elementary schools and 1 secondary school located in beautiful Kenora and Red Lake, Ontario. At KCDSB we welcome students to experience a quality, inclusive and values-based education in a caring Catholic school community. Our mission goes beyond academics, arts and athletics. Our goal is to provide excellence in Catholic education and grow graduates who become fully engaged citizens able to contribute to their families, communities and society.Our staff is among our greatest resources. The people we hire have a direct impact on the success of our students. With approximately 180 academic and 80 permanent support staff, the KCDSB is one of the largest employers in the region.KCDSB invites applications for the following position at St. John Paul II School in KenoraHourly Wage: $26.04 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)Casual Nutrition Program AssistantAre you eager and motivated to model what healthy relationships and nutrition-based programming look like with children? This is an exciting opportunity within St. John Paul II School community for a caring role model who is passionate about working with different groups of people.As a casual Nutrition Program Assistant is responsible for food service activities including preparation and service, maintaining food preparation area, equipment, facilities, and services to ensure a clean and sanitary environment. You will prepare, coordinate, and deliver daily meals and/or snack service to students as well as be responsible for the planning and receiving of food orders while maintaining appropriate inventory management processes. Maintain a clean and sanitary standard for food preparation area, appliances, utensils, and equipment, and maintain hygienic and safe standards.Casual Nutrition Program Assistants work on an on call “as needed” basis and accept assignments as they become available, which can often be on short notice. As a casual Nutrition Program Assistant, you will have the opportunity to apply for permanent and long-term occasional positions, as they become available throughout the school year.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESHealthy Menu planningPrepare, coordinate, and deliver daily meal and/or snack service to studentsOversee daily operation of the kitchenMaintain clean and sanitary standards for food preparation area, appliances, utensils, and equipment, and maintain hygienic and safe standardsOversee and manage food costs, including ordering, production, and weekly inventoryPlan and receive food orders while maintaining appropriate inventory management processesPrepping and preparing foodParticipate in health and safety training as needed and actively promote health and safety policies of the Kenora Catholic District School BoardThe minimum qualifications include:Valid NWHU Safe Food Handling certificationKnowledge of safety, sanitation and food storageKnowledge of basic cooking skills and techniquesAbility to communicate effectivelyExperience working with children and diverse communities is an assetMust be able to work independently and alone at timesAdditional qualifications could include:Valid Standard First Aid and CPR ‘C' certificationAdditional work/volunteer experience in a school setting is an assetValid Driver's licenseIn your application, please include a cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications and any relevant work/volunteer experience. Please quote competition number 100-06 while submitting your application.Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available during the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department.Successful candidates must provide a current satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) prior to commencing employment with KCDSB. #J-18808-Ljbffr