Daycare Kitchen Assistant (On-Call!)

Reporting to the Regional Head Chef the Kitchen Assistant is an integral member of the Kids & Company team supporting the day-to-day operations of the commissary kitchen through food preparation cooking assistance sanitation inventory management and food safety compliance.

This position requires flexibility to work early morning shifts (4:00 am to 12:00 pm) and on-call schedules as operational needs arise. The successful candidate will work across various kitchen stations and production areas to support efficient meal preparation and service while consistently applying Kids & Company standards and procedures.

Our mission is to provide the highest quality primary and backup childcare services conveniently located near our childrens parents workplace. We aim to assist corporations in creating a healthy work-life balance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Cut fruits and vegetables and assist with the preparation of hot lunches and daily food production.
• Work across multiple kitchen stations including food preparation cooking support dishwashing receiving packaging and sanitation based on operational requirements.
• Support kitchen operations by adapting to different work areas and assisting team members as needed to ensure efficient workflow.
• Receive inspect and properly store deliveries related to the commissary kitchen.
• Ensure effective storage management and safe rotation (FIFO) of all food products and supplies.
• Maintain safe food storage and disposal practices including daily logging of food temperatures sanitizer temperatures and refrigerator/freezer temperatures.
• Comply with all health hygiene food safety and food handling regulations and legislation.
• Follow proper washing and sanitizing procedures for all dishware and kitchen equipment.
• Assist with scheduled cleaning and sanitizing of appliances counters cupboards drawers and food preparation areas.
• Prepare food and supplies for field trips school-age programs and community events as required.
• Assist with inventory organization stocking and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may change from time to time based on the needs of the commissary kitchen.
• Ability to work effectively in different kitchen stations and production areas within a fast-paced high-volume commissary environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Thank you for your interest in a career with Kids & Company! However only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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