Daycare Kitchen Assistant (On-Call!)

Kids & Company; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition for your hard work

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Kids & Company is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen operations, food preparation, and safe delivery of meals to classrooms. The role involves assisting with portioning, prep work, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen compliant with safety standards.

Requirements include 2+ years in a kitchen assistant role, a High School diploma or GED, and a current Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain it.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a Kitchen Assistant role.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal and snack portioning and delivery to classrooms.
• Assist with food preparation tasks such as fruit preparation and kitchen support duties.
• 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 store dishes and equipment following food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen area and storage.
• Assist with organizing and rotating food products, kitchen supplies, and inventory.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, allergy-awareness, and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with the Cook and Centre Director to support efficient kitchen operations.
• Perform other related duties to support overall kitchen operations.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Reporting to the 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 45 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]