Cafeteria Assistant

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,750 students in 42 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, current resources, and practical professional learning opportunities. Elk Island Public Schools is recruiting a temporary full-time Cafeteria Assistant at Salisbury Composite High. Salisbury Composite High serves approximately 1,500 students in grades 10 to 12, with 70 teaching staff and 22 support staff. The school is located in Sherwood Park, AB. Salisbury Composite High, "Home of the Sabres,” provides diversity in programs and excellent opportunities that prepare and develop students for the future. "Sabre Pride" is demonstrated through a positive learning environment in which the members of the school community work together to promote the attitudes, skills and knowledge that enable individuals to live caring, productive and fulfilled lives. Commencing September 3, 2024 to June 20, 2025 32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 6.5 hours per day 8:30 am to 3:30 pm) Open to internal and external applicants Cafeteria Assistants’ main responsibility is to provide assistance in the kitchen. The cafeteria assistant assists in all areas of the cafeteria to ensure they are run in a positive and efficient manner. The cafeteria assistant helps teachers with many instructional and non-instructional tasks in the classroom and the kitchen. Under the direction of the teacher, they usually will perform duties in the kitchen to complete tasks that the students are unable to finish or complete. Work independently with students or in the classroom with the teacher Work with a particular special needs student or a group of students within a class Work as part of a multidisciplinary team Perform related duties in the kitchen RESPONSIBILITIES Kitchen, Cafeteria & Cafe Duties Assist students in sandwich production Assist students in making salads and dressings Assist students in making cold platters Help students to choose proper ingredients Washing dishes and cleaning kitchen, cafeteria and cafe Prepare food for outside catering orders or special events Work some banquets when necessary Assist fellow workers in kitchen to ensure completion of jobs Assist in maintaining cleanliness of kitchen and it's equipment Assist in the organizing and cleaning of the storeroom and fridge Do laundry throughout the day to ensure clean aprons and cloths Assist in preparing, setting up, and dismantling displays, information areas, and work areas Instructional Support Assist students with sandwich and salad products and procedures under the direction of the teacher. This would include the following: Delegate certain task to each student Help students prepare proper ingredients Supervise proper measuring techniques Assist students in reading recipes Assist students in converting metric to imperial Supervise students under the direction of the teacher in the kitchen Demonstrate appropriate and safe use of equipment to students, and understanding the use and function of equipment Assist students in developing social skills and model appropriate behaviour Encourage students to do their best Help students maintain concentration to complete tasks at hand Cafeteria and Kitchen Management Assist with the design and coordination of menus Assist the teacher in the preparation and ordering of produce, meat, dairy products, groceries and kitchen supplies Receive deliveries, organizes supplies and rotates stock Make sure food is prepared with quality control Make sure that food is prepared according to health regulations Monitor portions and wastage Assist in the supervision of cafeteria and cafe during lunch hour Demonstrate to students catering procedures and proper handling of food and equipment Organizes and checks catering orders daily, to ensure orders are ready when needed Ensure students are preparing foods as required for the daily specials Ensure students are following health and safety regulations Financial Management Supervise cash intake Count and balance daily cash Fill out cash report at the end of each day Take cash to the business manager’s office daily Assist teacher in instructing students on how to operate cash register for lunch sales Attend cash register when students are not available EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Education High School Diploma Experience One (1) year experience in the industry KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTITUDES - Good oral and written communication skills - Good interpersonal skills - A good sense of humour - Knowledge of kitchen equipment - Good health and physical fitness - The ability to take direction and work independently - Flexibility, patience, sensitivity