Description
26-01 January 5, 2026
Competition Number Date of Distribution
Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make a Future and include a cover letter and resume by 12:00 p.m. Monday, January 12, 2026.
Effective: Immediately until no later than June 25, 2026
Description: Food and Delivery Assistant - TEMPORARY
Location: NLC - Various Schools
Hourly Rate: $31.70
Shift (subject to change): 8:30am - 2:00pm
Hours per Day/Week: 5 hours per day / 25 hours per week
Plus 8 minutes extra per day due to LOU
Months per year: 10
Deadline Date: January 12, 2026
Qualifications, experience, training as per class specification. For further information, contact Rosanne James. (604) 701-4978.
Please Note: Interested staff members should apply through Make A Future at and include an updated resume stating experience, qualifications, and at least two current professional references, relating to the class specification.
This position is a temporary casual position and will be treated as any other casual assignment in regards to benefits and seniority. If the successful applicant is already a permanent employee with SD33 he/she will maintain their current benefits and will continue to accrue seniority.
Food and Delivery Assistant
Division: Assistants
Reports to: Co-ordinator of Food Programs
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Co-ordinator of Food Programs, assists in the planning, implementation, and support of a District-wide food program. Work includes preparation of meals, food/supplies procurement, distribution, and program support.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists in the planning of monthly food program plans, noting any specific school-based dietary restrictions.
- Prepares and cooks meals to meet program goals.
- Records school orders and monitors daily meal orders.
- Coordinates centralized ordering of breakfast and snack foods and facilitates delivery and/or delivers supplies to schools. Supports the acquisition and distribution of donations for school food programs.
- Sources and shops for food items as needed.
- Verifies with schools that food items have arrived as ordered, and that related invoicing is accurate. Responds to concerns with the quality or quantity of food provisions.
- Liaises with school-based staff involved in food programs to ensure adequate food inventory and food preparation or serving supplies, such as utensils, small appliances, bowls, etc.
- Oversees students when preparing and handling food.
- Place and receive orders then organize into deliveries and deliver to schools using the district vehicle.
- Performs other assigned comparable duties which are within the scope of knowledge, skills and abilities required by this position.
Tools and Equipment Used
Computer, photocopier, mixing machines, convection and convectional ovens, meat slicer, deep fryer, proofer, steamer, commercial dishwasher and other cafeteria equipment
Required Knowledge, Ability, Skills
- High school diploma plus an additional programme over six months up to and including one year or equivalent in Foods Services Management from a recognized Community or technical College
- A valid Level 1 Food Safe Certificate. Level 2 preferred but ability to obtain after being hired.
- Up to two years' experience in preparing and serving large batches of food in a high-volume setting, such as catering, restaurants, or institutional kitchens.
- A valid BC Class 5 driver's license; a driver's abstract to be provided annually.
- Successful completion of defensive driving class, or willingness to complete upon being hired.
- Previous related experience in driving a large vehicle (example: box truck/van) would be an asset.
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures, including Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and Workers' Compensation Board regulations.
- Basic knowledge of spreadsheet computer functions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to use courtesy and tact in settling complaints, requests, and clarification of information in contacts with public, parents, staff and students.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to plan and schedule work and organize workload effectively.
- Ability to perform individually and as part of a team.
- Ability to lift and carry weighted material up to and including 25 lbs
- A valid Safety Oriented First Aid Certificate.
Originated: November 26, 2025
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