Daycare Kitchen Assistant!

Kids & Company; Waverley; Presencial; CAD 21.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Recognition for your hard work

Career development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Kids & Company is seeking a full-time Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen operations in a daycare setting in Waverley, NS. You will assist with meal preparation, portioning, and safe delivery to classrooms, while maintaining high sanitation and organization standards.

Requirements include 2+ years in a Kitchen Assistant role, High School diploma, a current Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain), a valid driver’s license, and a clean background check.

Formación

• 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 minimum 50 pounds.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Kitchen operations experience

Strong communication

Physical ability

Driver’s license

Educación

High School diploma or GED

Herramientas

Food Handler Certification

Descripción del empleo

Reporting to the Chef/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 minimum 50 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 [e-mail]

Location: Waverley, NS

Vacancy Status: We are looking to hire a full-time daycare, Kitchen Assistant.

AI Screening Disclosure: We do not use AI to screen or assess applicants.