Reporting to the Centre Director, you will be an integral member of the Kids & Company team, supporting the overall management of daily kitchen operations. Your role will involve food preparation and cooking while following Kids & Company standards to align with our mission and quality expectations.
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Assist the Chef in preparing meals, baking, and snacks, including accommodating children with special dietary requirements.
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Perform daily kitchen duties such as heating food, preparing vegetables and starches, cutting fruit, portioning, dishwashing, and delivering food to classrooms.
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Transport prepared food between locations using a company vehicle.
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Ensure proper food storage, handling, and disposal; maintain temperature logs; and comply with all health regulations and best practices.
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Follow proper cleaning, washing, and sanitizing procedures for all dishware.
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Assist in classrooms as needed, including covering teacher breaks.
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Maintain kitchen cleanliness by following daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
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Support evolving duties as required based on the daycare centre’s operational needs.
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Begin the workday at the main Hammond Plains location from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
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At 11:00 AM, pick up prepared food and deliver it to the secondary Hammond Plains location using a company vehicle.
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Spend the remainder of the day at the second location, supporting kitchen and classroom needs until approximately 3:00 PM.
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Minimum 2 years of experience in a Kitchen Assistant or similar role.
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Valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.
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High School Diploma or GED.
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Current Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain).
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Experience in a daycare or childcare environment is an asset.
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Strong communication and teamwork skills.
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Clean criminal record check.
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Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 45 pounds.
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Recognition for your hard work, dedication, and contributions.
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Opportunities for career growth and advancement in a positive and supportive environment.
Kids & Company is committed to providing accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. If you require accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].
