Kitchen Assistant

Early Advantage Developmental Child Care Center LLC; Byron (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a child care center as a Kitchen Assistant, where you will prepare and serve nutritious meals for young students in a supportive, family-like environment. This full-time role offers opportunities for personal growth and skill development in a positive workplace with no nights, weekends, or holidays.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Sign-on Bonus

Child Care Discount

Gym Discount

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan with 3% match

Annual Stipends for Clothing, Beauty, and Health

Free Uniforms

Qualifications

• Entry level position requiring kitchen knowledge and willingness to learn.
• Passion for contributing to children's nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and serving meals to children.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Follow food handling practices.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Job description

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Kitchen Assistant

Pay Range:

• Sign-on Bonus: $500 to $1000
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Paid Time Off/Sick Pay
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan with up to a 3% Match
• Child Care Discount
• $100 Annual Clothing Stipend
• $100 Annual Beauty Reimbursement (for nails, hair, etc.)
• $100 Annual Body Health Stipend (includes massage and chiropractor visits)
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Training & development
  
  
  

Kitchen Assistant

Pay Range: $15/hr - $20/hr | On-site | Full-time

Benefits & Perks:

• Sign-on Bonus: $500 to $1000
• No Nights, Weekends, or Holidays
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Paid Time Off/Sick Pay
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Dental & Eye Insurance
• Telemedicine
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan with up to a 3% Match
• Gym Discount
• Child Care Discount
• $100 Annual Clothing Stipend
• $100 Annual Beauty Reimbursement (for nails, hair, etc.)
• $100 Annual Body Health Stipend (includes massage and chiropractor visits)
  
  
  

About the Job:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our team! This position offers an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with a clear path for growth. If you’re excited about contributing to children's nutrition and want to make a positive impact, this role is for you!

You'll work Monday through Friday, typically from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, providing nutritious meals and snacks to our students. Depending on your experience, you may start with basic tasks and gradually take on more responsibilities as you grow in the role.

Job Summary:

As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a key role in preparing and serving nutritious meals that fuel our students' learning and growth. If you have kitchen experience, you may assist with food orders, meal planning, cooking, and ensuring dietary requirements are met. If you’re newer to kitchen work, you'll start by handling tasks like washing dishes, keeping the kitchen clean, and assisting with food prep.

This role offers significant opportunities for advancement, allowing you to develop skills that could lead to a Kitchen Manager position.

Responsibilities:

• Help plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals to students
• Portion and distribute meals to 10 classrooms
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment
• Follow proper food handling practices and health & safety guidelines as required by MN State
• Assist with dishwashing, food prep, and other kitchen tasks
• Learn and develop key skills for career growth
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk, and reach for extended periods

• Comfort with squatting, bending, stooping, and crouching
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For:

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Able to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn how to operate kitchen equipment
• Passion for working in a child care kitchen and making a difference in children’s lives
  
  
  

Why Join Early Advantage?

We are a child care center serving children from 6 weeks old until they start Kindergarten. These early years are crucial for development, and we work alongside families to ensure that each child reaches their full potential. Our team is like family, and we are committed to supporting both our students and staff.

Join a team that cares! If you're ready to make a real difference, enjoy a work-life balance with regular day time hours, and have a fulfilling role that truly impacts young children’s lives. Apply today!

APPLY NOW WHILE THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY IS STILL AVAILABLE!

Each center is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the center, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of each center. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the center location, and not to Grow Your Center Corporate.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Child Day Care Services

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