School Meal Program Aide

(New Position derived from Supervision Aide)

NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK

This work involves the school level ordering and distribution of the prepared food program.  The School Meal Program Aide reviews each student’s dietary requirements, obtains direction, as needed, about appropriate food selection for children with food allergies or other restrictions and ensures appropriate food items are ordered. In addition, this employee does basic record keeping for the meal program. Work performance is checked and reviewed by an administrator for effectiveness of provision of services rendered to staff and students and for adherence to detailed instructions.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares coolers and bins as needed, coordinates distribution to classrooms, works with student helpers, and cleans up after meal is completed.

Monitors food for quantity, quality, temperature and food safety.

Monitors student lunch helpers in distribution of meals and reports incidents, accidents and behaviour problems.

Performs duties related to the meal program such as preparing weekly orders, maintaining lists of students in the meal program and general record keeping.

Adjust meal orders to accommodate children with food allergies and other restrictions.

Performs related duties, as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of basic food preparation and serving as it relates to the meal program.

Ability to perform simple arithmetic operations.

Ability to maintain effective and positive relationships with students, staff and parents.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions in English.

Sufficient strength and agility to perform lifting tasks.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Less than grade 12

Completion of the Food Safe course.

LICENCES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS

None