Daycare Kitchen Assistant — Safe, Timely Meal Service

Kids & Company; Waverley; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition for your hard work

Career development opportunities

Job summary

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.

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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Kitchen operations experience

Strong communication

Physical ability

Driver’s license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Food Handler Certification

Job description

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.