Job Description

JobID: 4835

Position Type:

School Support/Nutrition Coordinator

Date Posted:

5/23/2025

Location:

Lipton School

Date Available:

08/25/2025

Closing Date:

06/01/2025


At Prairie Valley School Division, we strive to inspire lifelong learners and engaged citizens. Our work is guided by our core values. We believe in the power of

Compassion

, caring for others with empathy, kindness, and genuine concern without judgment. We prioritize a sense of

Belonging

, embracing equity, diversity, and inclusion for all to succeed. Our commitment to

Integrity

means we uphold honesty, ethical behaviour and being true to our word by taking ownership for all our actions. We believe in

Collaboration

, engaging in meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and open, transparent communication. Finally, we thrive on

Curiosity

, continuously inspiring excellence, growth and improvement fueled by innovation, creativity and courage.



We believe all employees have an important role in ensuring students have the best possible opportunities to achieve success in learning and life. If you are looking for a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can have a positive impact on student success and our school communities, we invite you to apply for the

Nutrition Coordinator

position at

Lipton School

in the community of

Lipton

. Lipton School offers Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 programming to an enrolment of approximately 110 students. Lipton is located 100 km northeast of Regina. This is a permanent 50% position that will commence on August 25, 2025.

Role Overview:

The school Nutrition Coordinator is responsible for managing school food service in schools with specific responsibilities for preparing and serving a balanced and healthy range of food items in a clean and organized food service environment. The Nutrition Coordinator ensures respectful, positive and professional food services to students, staff and community members.

What you will do:

+ Promote and support healthy eating and good nutrition through proactive menu planning and safe food preparation/handling/distribution.
+ Proactively and thoroughly complete required daily, weekly, monthly and annual cleaning of food service area(s) and equipment (including preventative maintenance) complying with current health standards.
+ Source and purchase inventory items, manage inventory efficiently, identify food and supplies to be ordered and maintain manual and electronic files and records.
+ Assist the School-based Administrator in managing and monitoring the nutrition budget, including pricing items, collecting and handling cash and/or vouchers, and prudently purchasing supplies and groceries.
+ In situations where Commercial Cooking and/or Food Studies courses are incorporated into the operation of the canteen/servery and purchasing of supplies, work in collaboration with and seek input from instructional staff, and work with students in a non-supervisory capacity.
+ Perform other duties as may be required or assigned by the School Administrator.

What will make you successful:

+ Grade 12 or equivalent.
+ Safe Food Handling Course required.
+ Certificate or diploma as a Food Service Worker or related discipline would be an asset.
+ Experience managing kitchen operations and inventories in a commercial food delivery environment is a definite asset.
+ Ability to perform physical labour including regular lifting objects up to 25 pounds and standing for long periods of time.
+ Ability to tolerate temperatures from hot ovens, dishwashers and other equipment.
+ Demonstrated ability to plan, prepare and serve large-scale meals.
+ Knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation standards and safe food handling practices.
+ Basic analytical and mathematical skills for measuring ingredients, converting recipes, making change and balancing cash.
+ Ability to safely use and operate kitchen equipment.
+ Ability to perform basic food sales and purchasing functions.
+ Ability to manage confidential material and maintain staff and student privacy.

What you can expect:

+ Hourly rate range: $22.46 - $26.27.
+ 100% employer paid health benefits plan.
+ Employer matched pension plan.
+ Hours of work are 4 hours per day on school days. Nutrition Coordinators are not scheduled to work during school vacation periods including the summer break.
+ Additional working conditions, leave provisions and other benefits are described in the CUPE Agreement.

How to Apply:

+ For further details of the position, contact Kendyll Herauf, Principal of Lipton School by email kendyll.herauf@pvsd.ca or calling the school at 306-336-2200.
+ Interested applicants will apply online at www.pvsd.ca/careers by midnight on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Selection Procedure:

We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by email.