The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is responsible for the administration of the public school system within the boundaries of Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, supporting approximately 12,000 students in 38 schools.
We foster a caring, dynamic and creative environment that provides educational opportunities, promotes a love of learning, respect for others and challenges all persons to develop their full potential to become confident, versatile, lifelong learners and thinkers. We are committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe and inclusive school environment.
The CBVRCE invites applications for the above noted position as we work together to create success for all students in our region. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Members of the 2SLGBTQI++ Community, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the application process may contact Michelle MacLeod at 902-562-6476 or [email protected] to request reasonable accommodations.
Position: Cafeteria Worker
Available Locations: Memorial High School
Hours: Vary by position. See position descriptions below. Please note these positions work September to June annually subject to normal school layoff periods and days when students are not present)
Salary: $20.60/hour
Available Positions:
- Memorial High School - 1 position (3 hours daily)
Application Deadline: June 14, 2026 by 11:59 pm.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to be interpersonally responsive to the diverse backgrounds and personalities of students of various ages, and to maintain confidentiality in all issues related to students, families and school
Physically able to perform duties of the position including heavy lifting (may require lifting of up to 50 lbs), walking and standing during most of the day, and working in an environment with heat fluctuations;
Applicants must:
- upload a completed resume with their application
- upload copies of professional licenses, accreditations and certifications supporting qualifications required for the position.
- enter 3 references (supervisory references are required, including current or recent immediate supervisor)
The Cafeteria Worker, under the direction of the School Principal and working cooperatively with the Head Cafeteria Worker, is responsible for food preparation and service for the school lunch program and other school food programs as required. Working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, the Cafeteria Worker upholds the values of the School Food and Nutrition Policy and the Inclusive Education policy and is committed to promoting equity, helping create healthy school food environments, and interacting with students in a way that is friendly, positive and maintains trust and confidentiality.
Prepare and serve food for the school lunch program and other school food programs as required
Perform Kitchen Responsibilities
Other related duties as assigned
It is anticipated that these positions may become subject to a Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 5050 which may be accessed at: https://cbvrce.ca/home10/web/collective-agreements
