Daycare Kitchen Assistant: Meals & Safety Champion

Kids-; Waverley; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition for your hard work

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Kids & Company in Nova Scotia is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen operations in a full-time daycare setting in Waverley. You will help with meal preparation, portioning, delivery to classrooms, and maintaining food safety and sanitation throughout the kitchen.

The role requires 2+ years in a Kitchen Assistant position, a High School diploma or GED, and a valid Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain). A clean background and valid driver’s license are assets.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a Kitchen Assistant role.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current Food Handler Certification, or willingness to obtain it.

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.

Job description

Kids & Company in Nova Scotia is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen operations in a full-time daycare setting in Waverley. You will help with meal preparation, portioning, delivery to classrooms, and maintaining food safety and sanitation throughout the kitchen.

The role requires 2+ years in a Kitchen Assistant position, a High School diploma or GED, and a valid Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain). A clean background and valid driver’s license are assets.