Daycare Kitchen Assistant: Nutritious Meals & Safe Kitchen

Children's Nest Preschool and Daycare; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Nest Preschool and Daycare in Blacksburg, VA is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our meal program for young learners. You’ll help prepare healthy breakfasts, lunches and snacks, follow recipes, and maintain safety and cleanliness in a busy kitchen.

The right candidate is organized, able to multitask under pressure, and has food safety knowledge. ServSafe certification is preferred or willing to obtain it; high school diploma or equivalent is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have or be willing to obtain ServSafe certification.
• Experience with child nutrition and dietary restrictions preferred.
• Ability to work independently and maintain high standards of cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health regulations while preparing meals.
• Serve nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks to children.
• Follow recipes and proper food handling techniques.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized; wash dishes, sweep floors, sanitize surfaces.
• Record food temperatures and storage times accurately.
• Monitor portion sizes for each child.
• Collaborate with director and teachers to promote positive dining and manners.
• Assist with other duties as needed, such as serving in classroom or cleanup.
• Participate in professional development and training.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Time management

Creativity in recipe development

Ability to multitask under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Children's Nest Preschool and Daycare in Blacksburg, VA is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our meal program for young learners. You’ll help prepare healthy breakfasts, lunches and snacks, follow recipes, and maintain safety and cleanliness in a busy kitchen.

The right candidate is organized, able to multitask under pressure, and has food safety knowledge. ServSafe certification is preferred or willing to obtain it; high school diploma or equivalent is expected.