Daycare Kitchen Assistant (On-Call!)

Job summary

The Kitchen Assistant supports daily kitchen operations by preparing and portioning meals, delivering food to classrooms, and maintaining a sanitary environment. They also manage inventory, organize supplies, and collaborate with the Cook and Centre Director to ensure efficient service.

Job details

Reporting to the Centre Director, you will be an integral member of the Kids & Company team, supporting the overall management of daily kitchen operations. Your role will involve food preparation and cooking, following Kids & Company standards to align with our mission statement. Responsibilities * Assist with meal and snack portioning, and delivery to classrooms, ensuring food is distributed safely and on time. * Assist with food preparation tasks such as fruit preparation, and other kitchen support duties as assigned. * Prepare and organize meal service supplies, including bins, serving materials, and delivery carts. * Collect dishes, utensils, and meal service equipment from classrooms. * Wash, rinse, sanitize, and properly store dishes, utensils, serving equipment, and food trolleys in accordance with food safety standards. * Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen by cleaning work areas, equipment, storage areas, and meal service items. * Assist with organizing, storing, and rotating food products, kitchen supplies, and inventory. * Follow all food safety, sanitation, allergy-awareness, and workplace health and safety requirements. * Work collaboratively with the Cook and Centre Director to support efficient kitchen operations. * Perform other related duties as required to support the overall operation of the kitchen. What you need * 2+ years of experience in a Kitchen Assistant role. * High School diploma or GED required. * Current Food Handler Certification, or willingness to obtain it. * Experience in a daycare environment is an asset. * Valid driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract. * Strong communication skills. * A clean criminal record check is required. * Physical ability to lift, push, and pull up to 45 pounds. What we offer * Recognition for your hard work, dedication, and contribution. * Opportunities for career development and advancement in a positive and supportive environment. Kids & Company is committed to providing accommodation to persons with disabilities so that they may pursue employment opportunities in a similar way to other applicants. If you require accommodation as a job applicant, don't hesitate to get in touch with us by emailing [email protected] [[email protected]]

What you’ll do

The Kitchen Assistant supports daily kitchen operations by preparing and portioning meals, delivering food to classrooms, and maintaining a sanitary environment. They also manage inventory, organize supplies, and collaborate with the Cook and Centre Director to ensure efficient service.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of kitchen experience and a high school diploma or GED. A valid Food Handler Certification, a clean criminal record check, and a valid driver's license are required.

Benefits

• Recognition for hard work • Career development opportunities • Advancement opportunities

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food preparation
• Cooking
• Sanitation
• Food safety
• Inventory management
• Communication
• Kitchen operations
• Allergy awareness
• Cleaning
• Organization
• Lifting Ability
• Valid Driver's License
• Food Handler's Card
• Management
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Operations

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Education
• Administrative
• Kitchen Assistant
• Preschool / Childcare Teacher
• Early Childhood Educators
• Childcare Workers