TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICES ASSISTANT
This position is four and one-half (4.5) hours/day four (4) days/week primarily based out of Hutton Food Hub until June 25 2026 and while students are in school.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborates with the Health Promoting Schools Food Coordinator to support various food programs throughout the School District (example Food for Families Program)
Assists with assembly and delivery of grocery orders
Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold food items and portions prior to and during meal periods
Receives stores and rotates incoming food supplies and materials and records inventory of food supplies and materials
Operates domestic and commercial grade equipment such as blender stove flat top oven microwave and dishwasher
Establish positive working relationships within the school district community and partners and positive connections with other service providers in the community
Understand and act in accordance with school and district policies and procedures District Health & Safety Manual WorkSafeBC regulations health and nutrition guidelines and Food Safe procedures
Applicants should have:
Grade 12 or equivalent
Valid FOODSAFE Level 1 certification
One year of recent experience in the food service industry
6 months of recent experience in social services field considered an asset
Training in allergy awareness or anaphylaxis considered an asset
Ability to follow written instructions and recipes
Demonstrate an understanding of cooking to scale
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with staff students and family members
Demonstrated ability for attention to detail accuracy and efficiency including ability to complete work to required deadlines
Demonstrated experience with planning and organization
Effective communication skills in verbal written and electronic format
School District No. 51 (Boundary) BoxCentral Avenue Grand Forks BC V0H 1H0 PHONE: FAX: Website:
Physical capacity to unload stock and transport food supplies (50lbs lifting capacity)
Basic computer skills such as email and online ordering
Valid BC Class 5 drivers license
Interested persons are requested to contact Julie Mercer at for further information.