Daycare Kitchen Helper — Safe Meals & Team Support

Kids & Company; Waverley; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition for hard work

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Kids & Company is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen operations at our daycare centers in Nova Scotia. You will assist with meal prep, portioning, and safe delivery to classrooms, following our safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a kitchen role, a high school diploma, and a valid Food Handler Certification. Daycare experience and a clean background check are assets. This is an on-site position with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in a Kitchen Assistant role.
• Must have High School diploma or equivalent (GED acceptable).
• Current Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Experience in a daycare environment is an asset.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal and snack portioning and delivery to classrooms.
• Help with food preparation tasks and kitchen support duties.
• Prepare and organize meal service supplies and delivery carts.
• Collect dishes and service equipment and ensure safe storage.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen areas and storage.
• Support inventory organization and rotation of food products.

Skills

Kitchen experience

General food handling

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma

GED

Job description

Kids & Company is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen operations at our daycare centers in Nova Scotia. You will assist with meal prep, portioning, and safe delivery to classrooms, following our safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a kitchen role, a high school diploma, and a valid Food Handler Certification. Daycare experience and a clean background check are assets. This is an on-site position with opportunities for growth.