Commissary Kitchen Assistant(Part-time)!

Kids & Company; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Kids & Company is hiring a Commissary Kitchen Assistant (Part-time) in Vancouver, BC. The role supports daily kitchen operations under the Head Chef and helps prepare meals for the day, with early morning shifts Monday to Friday.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in a kitchen assistant role, a high school diploma, and are comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds. Industry experience in childcare settings is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in a daycare or long-term care environment is an asset.
• Experience in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Cutting fruits/vegetables and assisting in hot lunch prep.
• Receiving and storage of deliveries for commissary kitchen.
• Safe rotation (FIFO) and storage of products; monitor temps.
• Follow health, hygiene, and sanitation requirements; log temps daily.
• Maintain washing/sanitizing procedures for dishware.
• Support kitchen operations and cleaning of appliances and work areas.
• Prepare food for field trips, school programs, and events as needed.
• Ad hoc duties and duties may change with needs of the commissary.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma/GED

Culinary program coursework preferred

Job description

Commissary Kitchen Assistant(Part-time)!

Part Time Vancouver, BC, CA

Salary Range: CA$22.00 To CA$24.00 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 Part-Time Kitchen Assistantto work Monday to Fridayfrom 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m ., located at 1370 E Georgia St., Vancouver, V5L 2A8.

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: Vancouver, BC
Vacancy Status: We are looking to hire a Part-time daycare Kitchen Assistant.
AI Screening Disclosure: We do not use AI to screen or assess applicants.