SUPPLY CAFETERIA / FOOD SCHOOL ASSISTANT

The Durham District School Board acknowledges that Indigenous Nations have longstanding relationships with the territories where our schools are located. Today, this area is home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island. We acknowledge that the Durham Region forms part of the traditional and treaty territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, the Mississauga Peoples and the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. It is on these ancestral and treaty lands that we teach, live and learn. This statement was co-created in partnership with the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island.

Under the Principal\'s direction and Cafeteria Manager\'s supervision, assist the Food School Teacher and students with lunch preparation, clean-up, inventory management, cash handling, and other daily tasks to ensure smooth cafeteria operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with lunch preparation and clean-up; answer questions regarding room set-up, food preparation, serving, and clean-up; direct any unanswered questions to the Food School Teacher.
• Prepare food to be served on a daily basis, including ensuring meat is properly prepared (removing bones, cutting, washing, and weighing) and that other items are washed, cut and prepared correctly; package and store necessary food items until lunch service (e.g., sandwiches).
• Prepare certain food items for the following day (meat, baking, dessert); assist with menu planning upon request.
• Assess the progress of lunchtime preparation and aid students who do not have time to finish their tasks.
• Empty and clean dishes; perform daily clean-up after lunch service following proper cleaning / sanitation procedures.
• Assist with preparing catering orders and setting up designated rooms for special events; perform necessary clean-up.
• Prepare snack items for day-care as requested, including cleaning and packaging such items as vegetable and fruit trays.
• Assist in maintaining inventory (may vary between cafeteria / food school locations); place and receive inventory orders (bread, milk, ice cream, etc.) and monitor items daily to prevent stockouts.
• Maintain the constant up-keep of the refrigerator and freezer, ensuring organization and cleanliness; restock and manage stock, moving older stock to the front as new stock arrives; launder placemats, aprons, and chef coats.
• Provide input, at the request of the Food School Teacher, regarding a student\'s performance with their duties.
• Check that equipment used during the day is properly shut off and secure all refrigerators, freezers, storerooms and access doors.
• Operate cash : receive money, count and balance cash, and complete cash sheets.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Equipment Used

Meat slicer, dishwasher, food processor, mixers, fryers, ovens, flat tops, stove, washer / dryer, steamer, confection oven, and other cafeteria utensils / equipment.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Equity and Inclusion

The Durham District School Board recognizes Indigenous rights are distinct. In exercising those rights, Indigenous staff and students shall not be subjected to actions aimed at depriving these rights. The DDSB is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment and to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from candidates with varied experiences and backgrounds. We adhere to fair, transparent hiring practices and are committed to equity and accessibility throughout the recruitment process. If you need accommodation during the application process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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