Join Our Team School District 72 is looking for a Culinary Program Assistant to join our team of professionals at Carihi Secondary School who strive to bring the district’s learning beliefs to life. School District 72 (Campbell River) is located on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, extending north to Sayward and south to Oyster River. The district also includes the outer islands of Read, Cortes, and Quadra. The district serves over 5,600 students in 18 schools with a diverse range of programs that are progressive and responsive to the educational needs and interests of students. The district respects and values the relationships with all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who reside in these territories. It is with respectful consideration that the programs and services provided to students and staff acknowledge their histories, cultural contributions, and contemporary concerns. About the Role The Culinary Program Assistant reports to the School Administrator and takes day-to-day direction and guidance from the culinary teacher. This role works in collaboration with the student support team and will provide general care, supervision and assistance to students, some with diverse needs. The Culinary Program Assistant supports and participates in culinary and baking activities. Specific Responsibilities •Assists teachers in the delivery of food service instructional programs, reinforcing students safe and efficient methods of food preparation and distribution. •Performs food prep tasks – demonstrating techniques to follow recipes, weighing and measuring food, using appropriate terminology, and exercising knife skills. •Provides general supervision to students participating in the culinary program. •Develops relationships with students; provides encouragement, advice, and assistance regarding life skills, direction, and preparation. •Set up and storage of culinary equipment and activities. •General facility and equipment preparation, and cleanup. •Facilitates and encourages positive social interactions with students, staff, and in the community. •Ensures the safety of large student groups by reiterating rules and following protocols. •Safely work with various kitchen tools, appliances, equipment and transport vehicles. •Maintains healthy and safe work practices in accordance with the School District Guidelines. •Protects and respects the confidentiality of student information. •Participates in staff meetings as requested. •Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the principal or designate Contribute to Our Success The Campbell River School District proudly developed a strategic plan for 2024-2028 that prioritized the following: •Honour Indigenous World Views and Perspectives •Student-Centred Learning Environments •Evolving for Tomorrow The following commitments are essential to all positions within the Campbell River School District: •Commitment and adherence to workplace policies, procedures and practices. •Commitment to standards of conduct, including behaving in a manner that is: respectful, professional, team-oriented, collegial, collaborative, ethical, honest, and trustworthy. •Commitment to understand and implement the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Employment Equity We value diversity of people to best represent the students and communities we serve as an equitable and inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, demographics and life experiences. School District 72 is also committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all applicants (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodation is available on request.