Food Service Lead Port Maitland 7hr Perm 2025 (89670)
Food Service Lead Port Maitland 7hr Perm 2025 (89670)
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Tri-County Regional Centre for Education
The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) encompasses the three (3) Counties of Shelburne Yarmouth and Digby serving approximately 6100 students in twenty-two (22) schools composed of 13Elementary Schools 6 High Schools 1 Middle School and 2 Elementary/High Schools.
Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups particularly people of African descent/ancestry and Mikmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS (mmddyyyy): 10/05/2025 at 11:59pm.
Effective Dates (mmddyyyy): ASAP
Position Type: Permanent
Position: Food Service Lead
Reports to: Program Lead School Food
The Food Service Lead (FSL) under the direction of the School Lunch Program Lead and the school administrator will demonstrate strong organizational and planning skills. They are responsible for food preparation serving food to students staff and guests performing cashier duties (when required) serving customers swiftly efficiently and with dignity. They must adhere to all food safety standards the Food and Nutrition Policy for Nova Scotia Public Schools and standardized menus.
The FSL performs optimally in a dynamic high-pressure fast-paced environment. They will have daily interactions with individuals from various backgrounds maintaining a friendly and positive attitude while ensuring confidentiality. The FSL will be committed to creating a healthy food environment by promoting healthy eating food equity and a safe and welcoming space. Consistent attendance in current and previous positions is expected.
Qualifications
- Culinary course preferred;
- One (1) year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified including quantity cooking;
- Completion of a recognized food safety training program or willing to complete within 6 months;
- Proven experience in inventory management preferably in a food service or educational setting;
- Demonstrate strong people skills in particular being responsive to the diverse backgrounds and personalities of students of various ages while in a busy fast paced environment;
- Physically able to perform duties of the position including heavy lifting (may require lifting of up to 50 lb) walking and standing during most of the day and working in an environment with heat fluctuations;
- Proficient in technology skills relevant to the position;
Characteristics
- Strong interpersonal skills to establish professional working relationship with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures;
- Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of leadership management school staff colleagues and provincial counterparts;
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all issues related to student families and school;
- Demonstrated ability to value the voice and contribution of others while remaining open to corrective feedback;
Accountabilities
Food Preparation
- Ability to prepare food for breakfast recess lunch catering and other school food programs as required;
- Prepare a sufficient quantity of meals daily based on the number of orders received through an online ordering system;
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and complex recipes;
- Assign food preparation and cooking duties amongst food service staff;
- Ensure appropriate portions are served;
Kitchen Management
- Oversee the ordering and receipt of food products and maintain records;
- Inspect food deliveries ensuring all items meet established quality and freshness standards;
- Manage inventory with accurate record-keeping and timely reporting;
- Conduct regular audits to assess stock levels and prevent shortages or overstocking and ensure the kitchen and cafeteria are well-supplied;
- Ability to control and track food waste;
Safety and Sanitation
- Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines. Utilize safe food handling practices to ensure allergen risk management;
- Clean organize and sanitize work areas equipment utensils and floors;
Other Duties
- Serve customers in a fast efficient and friendly manner;
- Perform cashier duties and take orders as required;
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the school administrator and/or School Lunch Program Lead;
- Promote and maintain positive working relationships and communication;
- Assist with school events that require food preparation and distribution as required;
- Attend and participate in Food Service Development days that may be held during in-service days or occasionally outside regular working hours;
- Seek feedback from students regarding meal satisfaction.
This is a Non Union position. The salary for this role is Band 3as outlined within the terms and conditions of employment in accordance withthe Education Entities Non-Union Compensation Framework. For additional details the framework can be found on the TCRCE HR websiteClick Here
Band 3 $24.68 - $30.85 - based on qualifications and experience.
TO APPLY:
- Complete the online profile/resume - you can attach a resume to your profile security checks and reference letters if applicable.In the profile ensure you fill in all areas with a red asterisk * to avoid errors even if it doesnt pertain to your application.
- Ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certificates.
- Ensure to upload all post secondary education diploma/certificates.
(Please note:Three (3) references from Immediate Supervisors required - failure to include your references will cause delay in processing your application also you should include email addresses for your references this will speed up the process ensure they know to check their junk/spam folders).
Once Youve Applied:
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.A notification email will be sent when the position has been filled. Ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
SECURITY CHECKS:
The Tri-County Regional Centre for Educationrequires that allnewly hiredemployees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check andCriminal Record / Vulnerable SectorChecks. If you have current security checks less than 3 months oldyou can attach these checks to your profile / resume otherwise you will receive instructions once a decision has been made on your application.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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