Casual Kitchen Assistant

Kids@ Churchill Park; Casual; On-site; PEN 71,890 - 95,854; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Job summary

Kids@ Churchill Park is seeking a Kitchen staff member to prepare high-quality meals within established guidelines. The ideal candidate has at least a year of kitchen experience and certification in Food Safety.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining a clean workspace, and ensuring all health regulations are met. This role offers a supportive environment within a dynamic team.

Located in Peru, Amazonas, this role emphasizes teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• Current Police Security Check including Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Minimum 1 year previous kitchen experience.
• Knowledge of various cooking methods and dietary preferences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for service based on menu and recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Comply with food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Valid First Aid Certificate

Food safe provincial certification

Job description

Our Vision: Where Igniting Children’s Potential is Our Passion

Kids@ Churchill Park is a multi-program non-profit child care organization. We have a proud history of providing high quality early learning and child care experiences for children and families in the Calgary area. We are a dynamic organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of families every day. For additional information about Kids@ Churchill Park, please go to our website at https://www.churchillpark.ca/

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our dedicated team!

Closing Date: When a suitable candidate is found

Start Date: March 26, 2026

Profile of Kids@ Churchill Park - Kitchen

• Free parking on site

Qualifications, Skills and Professional Attributes

• Current Police Security Check including Vulnerable Sector Search
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Food safe provincial certification course or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year previous commercial kitchen experience, culinary school an asset
• Knowledgeable of commercial kitchen environment
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, procedures, and allergy/preference diets
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail, quality and cleanliness

Role and Responsibilities

• Follow menu and recipes as instructed by Head Chef to prepare food for service
• Complete meals in a timely manner for delivery
• Plan and prepare food for culinary activities
• Insure proper labeling of ingredients, food preparation, and on all food that is ready for delivery
• Assist with packaging food for daily delivery
• Maintain proper food handling procedures for cooking and holding temperature of all food
• Store and care for food supplies in accordance with the health department standards
• Maintain a clean, orderly food service area according to standards set by the Alberta health department
• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
• Clean up stations, equipment and properly store leftover food.
• Comply with sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Familiarity with industry’s best practice
• Check cooking area often to ensure maintenance of safety and working order of equipment, appliances, structural item.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with colleagues and management team
• Cooking, prepping and cleaning in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Ability to multitask and spot/resolve problems efficiently
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team
• Ensure that allergies/food preference are followed
• Operate safely various kitchen appliance and sanitize them adequately.
• Document accurate temperatures in accordance to the Alberta health department requirements. Ability to deal with sensitive and maintain confidentiality
• Participate in monthly staff meetings and in-service programs related to food services

Kids@ Churchill Park is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid work permit.

Please note only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in Kids@ Churchill Park.