Early Childhood Educator L1/Kitchen Assistant

Job summary

The Kitchen Assistant/Float is responsible for preparing and serving meals while adhering to strict food safety and sanitation protocols. They also provide support in classrooms by covering educator breaks and assisting with daily routines and activities.

Job details

KITCHEN ASSISTANT / FLOAT (LEVEL 1 ECE REQUIRED) Do you love working with children and being part of a supportive team? Kids & Company is looking for a Kitchen Assistant / Float to support meal service, cover educator breaks, and assist in classrooms throughout the day. With over 120 locations across Canada, we offer opportunities to learn, grow, and build a rewarding career. Key Responsibilities: * Prepare, portion, and serve meals and snacks * Follow food safety, sanitation, and allergen protocols * Maintain a clean and organized kitchen * Cover educator breaks and maintain classroom ratios * Support children through daily routines, activities, and learning experiences * Assist in classrooms, playgrounds, and outdoor activities as needed Qualifications: * Level 1 ECE (required) * Food Handler Certification * Valid First Aid & CPR * Clear Vulnerable Sector Check * Ability to lift up to 45 lbs What We Offer: * 100% company-paid health and dental benefits * Positive, team-oriented work environment * Opportunities for career growth * 35% child care discount * 20 free backup child care days annually Join Kids & Company and make a meaningful impact every day!

What you’ll do

The Kitchen Assistant/Float is responsible for preparing and serving meals while adhering to strict food safety and sanitation protocols. They also provide support in classrooms by covering educator breaks and assisting with daily routines and activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Level 1 ECE certification, Food Handler Certification, and valid First Aid & CPR. A clear Vulnerable Sector Check and the physical ability to lift up to 45 lbs are also required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental benefits
• Child care discount
• Backup child care days

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Child supervision · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Classroom management · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food preparation
• Food safety
• Sanitation
• Allergen protocols
• Classroom management
• Child supervision
• First aid
• CPR
• Meal service
• Lifting Ability
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Food Handler's Card
• Working With Children
• Early Childhood Education
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Team Oriented

Job areas

• Education
• Food & Beverage
• Social Services
• Early Childhood Education Assistant
• Preschool / Childcare Teacher
• Early Childhood Educators
• Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

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