Cafeteria Worker

Edmonton Catholic Schools is a large urban school division whose mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn and that prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another. The Division is comprised of over 44,000 students and 5,000 employees in 95 schools plus other sites.

**Cafeteria Worker**:
**Requisition ID**: 8637

**Hours Per Week**: 20.8

**Position**: Existing

**FTE**: 0.52

**Department**: St. Catherine Elem/J.H. School

**No Months Per Year**: 11

**Position Status**: Permanent

**Employee Group**: AUPE

**Rate of Pay**: $1842.15/month

**Posting Closing Date**: 6/25/24

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**

1. Planning and preparation
- Assist in developing operational plans
- Work with the manager and school staff to plan and coordinate catering for special events
- Participate in general menu planning for the week and specific daily menus
- Assist the manager in inventory control activities including food, supplies and equipment
- Maintain records and reports (e.g. counting and recording amount of leftovers, number of opened cans to keep an accurate record of food used

2. Food service
- Set-up and prepare food in accordance with daily menu plan
- Prepare food and beverage items according to standardized recipes and established food preparation procedures
- Serve students and staff at the counter
- Ensure adequate supply of beverages, snacks etc. are available
- Prepare and deliver food and beverages for in-school meetings and events

3. Facility service
- Ensure cafeteria is accessible during regular hours
- Remove used dishes and clean the counter, table and furniture in the area
- Ensure kitchen area is cleared and dishes, utensils, equipment and linens are washed
- Ensure food service area exceeds standards for cleanliness and safety
- Advise manager of equipment malfunctions and the need for replacement or repairs

4. School support
- Participate in special events and celebrations
- Perform other duties as assigned by the manager and principal
- Assist co-workers during peak periods and to handle heavy workload

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- High school diploma, plus two years of related experience
- Safe Food Alberta or equivalent certification required
- Knowledge of food preparation principles and practices, and inventory control principles
- Knowledge of the safe handling of food, tools, equipment and Occupational Health and Safety practices and procedures
- Awareness of the school’s programs and operations

**Daily schedule: 7:30am to 11:30am**

**Year Round School (August to June)**

Edmonton Catholic Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program based on contract status as part of its total compensation package.