About PEI School Food Program Inc.
PEI School Food Program Inc. is a not-for-profit organization responsible for successfully developing and delivering the school lunch program in Public Schools Branch (PSB) and Commission de Langue Française (CSLF) schools. Our mission is to cultivate a healthy and inclusive food culture in Island schools.
Kitchen Assistant – Summerside, PE
The Kitchen Assistant will be a part of the Food Service Team at the Summerside Intermediate School Food Hub. Working under the direction of the Kitchen Manager to prepare and serve hot and cold meals to students. This is a fast-paced, rewarding position, providing nutritious meals to school-age children.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in inventory control and ordering as requested by the Kitchen Manager
- Prepare hot and cold meals from scratch as directed by the Kitchen Manager
- Serve meals to students and collect payment
- Clean and maintain work environment, following regulations for health, hygiene, and sanitation
- Deliver meals from the centralized kitchen to nearby schools as required
And other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Food safety certification
Experience:
- 1-2 years' experience in the food services industry
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to lift and manipulate heavy items
- Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control
- Knowledge of food service, including cooking and preparing a variety of foods quality standards and presentation techniques
- Ability to follow routine instructions and safety procedures
- Well-developed organizational and time management skills
- Possess good interpersonal skills and a strong customer service orientation
- Enthusiastic and motivated team player
- Access to a reliable large vehicle for use as needed for food delivery (mileage will be paid)
- A valid driver's license, up-to-date insurance, registration and a driver's abstract are required
The PEI School Food Program offers a competitive salary of $20.09 per hour (+6% vacation pay), an attractive benefits package (including health and dental) wellness spending, and an RRSP matching package after a one-year anniversary. This position will be full-time, Monday- Friday, 37.5 hours per week, and part-year (10 months), continued. Working months: September- June; Off July- August with continued benefits.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply by July 24, 2026. This position starts September, 2026. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.
Applications will be received via Indeed only. Drop-ins and phone calls will not be accepted.
PEI School Food Program - We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply and highlight why you would like to work for PEI School Food Program Inc.
Pay: $20.09 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Summerside, PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working and/or cooking in a kitchen environment?
- This position may require travel for meal deliveries in the local area. Are you willing to travel during your shift to deliver meals in the local area?
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safety Certification (preferred)
- Driving License (required)
Work Location: In person
