Kitchen Food Production Assistant
About the role
Reporting to the Head Chef, acts as an integral member of the Kids & Company team to assist in the overall management of day-to-day operations of all food preparation and cooking at the kitchen, through the conscientious application of Kids & Company standards to achieve our mission statement**: to provide the highest quality primary and back up childcare services conveniently located near our children’s parents place of work. We aim to assist corporations in creating a healthy work/life balance**.
KITCHEN ASSISTANT
- Cutting fruits/Vegetables and helping in the preparation of Hot lunches and daily food production
- Receiving and storage of deliveries as related to the commissary kitchen
- Effective storage, management, and safe rotation (FIFO) of all products
- Ensure safe food storage and disposal, including taking daily logs of food temperature, sanitizer temperature, and refrigerator/freezer temperatures. Following the FIFO (First in First Out) rule and rotating inventory as required.
- Complies with all health and hygiene requirements under all food safety and handling legislation.
- Follows proper washing and sanitizing procedures for all dishware after collection from classrooms
- Assists kitchen operations, including scheduled cleaning and sanitizing of appliances, counters, cupboards, and drawers.
- Required to prepare food for field trips, school-age programs, and community events from time to time.
- Ad hoc duties may be assigned.
- Duties and responsibilities may change from time to time depending on the needs of the commissary.
BAKER
- Prepares, produces, and bakes muffins, crumbles, cookies
- Maintains an adequate supply of all prepared products on hand and ensures the proper storage and refrigeration.
- Ensure the quality of products meets established standards
- Utilizes any leftovers into usable products.
- Keeps spoilage/waste to a minimum by ordering and utilizing proper quantities and rotating products.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Early start: Monday to Friday (4:00 am to 12:00 pm)
- 2 -3 years of Kitchen assistant-related experience.
- High School diploma/GED equivalency required; College/University coursework in a culinary-related program preferred.
- Current Food Handler Certification.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in a daycare or long-term care environment would be an asset.
- Experience working in a high-volume kitchen environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
- Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, and a strong team player.
- Selected candidates must have 2 pieces of valid government ID, and must be able to pass a background criminal check.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Thank you for your interest in a career with Kids & Company! However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Kids & Company is committed to providing accommodations to persons with disabilities so that they may pursue employment opportunities in a similar way to other applicants. If you require accommodations as a job applicant, please contact us by emailing careers@kidsandcompany.com
Learn more about us at www.kidsandcompany.com
About KIDS & COMPANY
Kids & Company is a leading child care provider, offering high-quality care and early learning programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children since 2002. We have been around for two decades and have over 120 locations across North America, winning numerous awards for excellence in the child care industry.
Kitchen Food Production Assistant
About the role
Reporting to the Head Chef, acts as an integral member of the Kids & Company team to assist in the overall management of day-to-day operations of all food preparation and cooking at the kitchen, through the conscientious application of Kids & Company standards to achieve our mission statement**: to provide the highest quality primary and back up childcare services conveniently located near our children’s parents place of work. We aim to assist corporations in creating a healthy work/life balance**.
KITCHEN ASSISTANT
- Cutting fruits/Vegetables and helping in the preparation of Hot lunches and daily food production
- Receiving and storage of deliveries as related to the commissary kitchen
- Effective storage, management, and safe rotation (FIFO) of all products
- Ensure safe food storage and disposal, including taking daily logs of food temperature, sanitizer temperature, and refrigerator/freezer temperatures. Following the FIFO (First in First Out) rule and rotating inventory as required.
- Complies with all health and hygiene requirements under all food safety and handling legislation.
- Follows proper washing and sanitizing procedures for all dishware after collection from classrooms
- Assists kitchen operations, including scheduled cleaning and sanitizing of appliances, counters, cupboards, and drawers.
- Required to prepare food for field trips, school-age programs, and community events from time to time.
- Ad hoc duties may be assigned.
- Duties and responsibilities may change from time to time depending on the needs of the commissary.
BAKER
- Prepares, produces, and bakes muffins, crumbles, cookies
- Maintains an adequate supply of all prepared products on hand and ensures the proper storage and refrigeration.
- Ensure the quality of products meets established standards
- Utilizes any leftovers into usable products.
- Keeps spoilage/waste to a minimum by ordering and utilizing proper quantities and rotating products.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Early start: Monday to Friday (4:00 am to 12:00 pm)
- 2 -3 years of Kitchen assistant-related experience.
- High School diploma/GED equivalency required; College/University coursework in a culinary-related program preferred.
- Current Food Handler Certification.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in a daycare or long-term care environment would be an asset.
- Experience working in a high-volume kitchen environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
- Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, and a strong team player.
- Selected candidates must have 2 pieces of valid government ID, and must be able to pass a background criminal check.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Thank you for your interest in a career with Kids & Company! However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Kids & Company is committed to providing accommodations to persons with disabilities so that they may pursue employment opportunities in a similar way to other applicants. If you require accommodations as a job applicant, please contact us by emailing careers@kidsandcompany.com
Learn more about us at www.kidsandcompany.com
About KIDS & COMPANY
Kids & Company is a leading child care provider, offering high-quality care and early learning programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children since 2002. We have been around for two decades and have over 120 locations across North America, winning numerous awards for excellence in the child care industry.