Cafeteria Assistant

St. Jude’s Academy is a private, IB World School located in Mississauga, Ontario, serving over 800 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. We are committed to fostering a nurturing environment that supports both academic excellence and student well-being. We are seeking a reliable, energetic, and team-oriented Cafeteria Assistant to support our daily food service operations.

Position Overview

The Cafeteria Assistant supports the Lead Cook/Chef to ensure the cafeteria runs smoothy and efficiently each day. This role is primarily focused on assisting the Chef. Responsibilities will include food preparation, packaging, serving, cafeteria setup, cleaning, and providing friendly customer service to students and staff at both of our campuses.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Cook/Chef with daily food preparation, including washing, chopping, portioning, assembling, and packaging food
• Assist with lunch service for students and staff
• Package and prepare meals for delivery and service
• Serve food to students and staff in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner at both of our campuses
• Operate the cafeteria POS/cash system and process transactions accurately
• Provide strong customer service and respond to student and staff requests in a helpful and professional manner
• Assist with setting up and organizing the cafeteria and food service areas
• Maintain an organized and efficient service area during busy periods
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
• Clean and sanitize kitchen, cafeteria, and food preparation areas throughout the day
• Assist with inventory organization and restocking supplies as needed
• Follow all public health, food safety, and hygiene regulations
• Work closely with the Chef and cafeteria team to ensure food service runs smoothly
• Assist with closing and preparing the kitchen and cafeteria for the following day
• Perform other cafeteria duties as required

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

• Comfortable working in a quick-paced environment where priorities can change throughout the day
• A strong team player who is willing to jump in and assist wherever needed
• Friendly, approachable, and confident when interacting with students and staff
• Customer-service oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work efficiently while maintaining attention to cleanliness, organization, and food safety
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable
• Comfortable working with a POS/cash system and handling customer transactions
• Able to follow instructions and work collaboratively with the Lead Cook/Chef
• Comfortable working around children and youth in a school environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cafeteria, food service, hospitality, retail, or customer service environment preferred
• Previous POS/cash-handling experience preferred
• Valid Food Handler Certification required
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check (required upon hiring)

Working Hours
Monday to Friday, approximately 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

How to Apply
Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and three professional references in a single PDF. Please note that due to the high volume of applicants, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person