Commissary Kitchen Assistant!

Kids-; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids & Company is hiring a Full-Time Kitchen Assistant to support day-to-day kitchen operations at our Calgary location. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will assist in preparing hot lunches, receiving deliveries, and maintaining FIFO inventory while upholding health and safety standards.

The role requires 2–3 years of kitchen experience, a High School diploma, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule in a busy, childcare-focused

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Kitchen assistant experience.
• High School diploma/GED required; culinary coursework preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in daycare or high-volume kitchen beneficial.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong organization and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Cut fruits/vegetables and assist in hot lunches and daily food production.
• Receive and store deliveries for the commissary kitchen.
• Manage storage and rotate inventory (FIFO) and ensure proper temperatures.
• Follow food safety and hygiene rules; document daily temperature logs.
• Wash and sanitize dishware and support kitchen cleaning tasks.
• Prepare food for field trips, school programs, and events as needed.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Physical strength

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

Culinary coursework preferred

Job description

Salary Range: CA$18.00 To CA$19.00 Hourly

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

We are currently hiring a Full-Time Kitchen Assistant to work Monday to Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m located at 8888 Country Hills Blvd, Unit # 412, CalgaryT3G 5T4

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 2 -3 years of Kitchen assistant-related experience.
• High School diploma/GED equivalency required; College/University coursework in a culinary-related program preferred.
• 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 [e-mail] / [e-mail]

Location: Calgary, AB
Vacancy Status: We are looking to hire a Full-time Commissary Kitchen Assistant.
AI Screening Disclosure: We do not use AI to screen or assess applicants.