Kitchen Helper - Cavanagh

Kepler Academy Early Learning & Child Care; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick days

Paid vacation

Group benefits

Employee discounts with local partners

Education opportunities

Childcare discount

Job summary

Kepler Academy Early Learning & Child Care, Cavanagh location, seeks an experienced Kitchen Helper to support daily kitchen operations. You will assist the Child Care Chef, maintain cleanliness, stock ingredients, and help prepare meals for children with dietary considerations.

The role requires 1 year of commercial cooking in a high-volume kitchen, a Food Safety Certificate, and a recent vulnerable sector check. We offer growth and education opportunities within a supportive childcare team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year commercial cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Food Safety Certificate is required.
• Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check issued within the past 6 months.
• Standard First Aid certificate is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, sanitized kitchen and dishwashing area.
• Assist with stock, inventory, and labeling per FIFO.
• Prepare, season and cook food meeting dietary needs.
• Support portion control and safe food handling for up to 150 children daily.
• Assist in allergy and substitution management.
• Follow Canada Food Guide for nutritional needs.
• Maintain kitchen cleaning log and disinfect surfaces.

Skills

Independent work

Nutrition knowledge

Food handling procedures

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Vulnerable Sector Police Check (recent)

Standard First Aid

Job description

Our Cavanagh location is hiring for an experienced Kitchen Helper to help fuel the journeys of our curious, growing minds.

Why should you be a part of Kepler Academy?

• We are Edmonton and area's largest childcare provider
• Our size and multiple locations allow our employees to realize unmatched career potential including management and support roles
• You will be part of a fast growing, premier childcare facility
• Employees have access to our commitment to professional development
• You will become part of the change towards modern childcare including Exploratory Education™, STEM, discovery, and child-led approach learning
• Kepler Academy Educators will be part of an organization that has a vast team dedicated to supporting our employees and child’s needs including a Registered Dietician, Fitness Teacher, Education and Quality Assurance Team, Operations Support Team, Client Experience & Marketing Team, and Human Resources

In addition, at Kepler Academy you have an opportunity to be a part of an organization that puts people first, supports growth, offers health & wellness initiatives, strives for a positive workplace culture, and a competitive full compensation package.

What else is in it for You?

• Paid sick and wellness days
• Paid vacation days and additional stat holidays
• Group Benefit plan including health, dental, and life insurance
• Employee perks and discounts with local partnerships
• Paid education and internal growth opportunities
• Employee discounted childcare at Kepler Academy up to 40%

What do we need from you?

As a Child Care Kitchen Helper, you will be responsible for supporting the Child Care Chef with the daily operations of the kitchen. To clean, stock, maintain the kitchen as well as help with the preparation of meal ingredients

What will you do?

• Ensuring a clean, sanitized environment, including washing, and drying all dishes, utensils, cooking equipment and cutting boards; mopping and sweeping the kitchen areas as required
• Maintain inventory and record of food, supplies and equipment
• Label and date open packages in fridge & freezer practicing FIFO
• Prepare, season, and cook food as directed, meeting allergy and dietary requirements where required
• Being mindful of proper portion size served to children
• Being hands on in the prevention of choking hazards
• Following the Canada Food Guide to ensure nutritional needs are met
• Maintaining kitchen cleaning log
• Disinfecting practices & products-know correct ppm
• Know and practice proper hand washing procedures
• Garbage handling

You will possess the following:

• Able to work independently in a kitchen setting
• Strong advocate of nutrition
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of proper food handling procedures
• Ability to prepare and cook large volumes for up to 150 children daily
• Ability to handle food allergies and food substitution
• Ability to wash, peel, cut, and slice of ingredients
• Ability to sweep and mop areas
• Team player, organized, flexible

Required qualifications to work at Kepler Academy:

• Minimum of 1-year commercial cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen environment
• Food Safety Certificate
• Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check issued within the past 6 months
• Standard First Aid certificate is considered as an asset

Do you not meet the minimum requirements? We still want to hear from you! We are always excited to hear from individuals excited to be part of the childcare industry.

Kepler Academy welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, which is reflected in our largely diverse community of Kepler Academy employees.

Kepler Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.