The Kitchen Assistant / Driver is an integral member of the Inspire Early Education team supporting the overall management of daily kitchen operations and food delivery services. This role ensures the safe preparation handling and delivery of meals through the conscientious application of Inspire Early Education standards helping to achieve the organizations mission of providing high-quality care and nutrition to children.
Key Responsibilities
Kitchen Operations
- Assist with day-to-day kitchen duties including heating food assembling snacks cutting fruits and vegetables portioning meals dishwashing and delivering food to classrooms
- Support the Cook in preparing meals and snacks for children with special dietary needs
- Ensure safe food storage and disposal practices including maintaining accurate temperature logs
- Comply with all health regulations and Inspire Early Educations best practices
- Follow proper washing and sanitizing procedures for all dishware collected from classrooms
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness according to daily weekly and monthly cleaning schedules
- Adapt duties and responsibilities as required to meet the operational needs of daycare centers
Deliveries & Vehicle Maintenance
- Load vans according to delivery manifests and assist fellow drivers as needed
- Follow assigned routes and schedules to ensure timely and accurate deliveries
- Maintain clean vehicles and cargo spaces daily
- Complete fleet preparation works as assigned
- Inspect vehicle lights signals and general wear and tear daily
- Report vehicle issues or warning lights immediately
- Thoroughly clean delivery bags and cambro equipment
- Properly store and organize delivery equipment to ensure readiness for the next day
What You Need / Job Requirements
- 12 years of Kitchen Assistant or related experience preferred
- High School diploma or GED equivalency required
- Current Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain
- Minimum 26 years of age (insurance requirement)
- 3 years of driving or work-related experience preferred
- Valid drivers license with a clean driving record/abstract
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and if required a medical assessment
- Excellent physical condition with the ability to push pull and lift up to 50 lbs
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in a daycare or childcare setting is considered an asset
- Ability to calmly assess problems and determine sensible solutions
What We Offer
- Recognition for your contribution dedication and hard work
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on childrens lives every day
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and life insurance
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan to support your well-being and future goals
- Opportunities for career development and advancement in a positive supportive work environment
- Childcare discounts for team members
- Daily Pay work today get paid today
Inspire Early Educationis an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities to ensure they can pursue employment opportunities on an equal footing with other applicants. If you require accommodation as a job applicant please feel free to reach out to us by emailing
Required Experience:
Junior IC
The Kitchen Assistant / Driver is an integral member of the Inspire Early Education team supporting the overall management of daily kitchen operations and food delivery services. This role ensures the safe preparation handling and delivery of meals through the conscientious application of Inspire Ea...
The Kitchen Assistant / Driver is an integral member of the Inspire Early Education team supporting the overall management of daily kitchen operations and food delivery services. This role ensures the safe preparation handling and delivery of meals through the conscientious application of Inspire Early Education standards helping to achieve the organizations mission of providing high-quality care and nutrition to children.
Key Responsibilities
Kitchen Operations
- Assist with day-to-day kitchen duties including heating food assembling snacks cutting fruits and vegetables portioning meals dishwashing and delivering food to classrooms
- Support the Cook in preparing meals and snacks for children with special dietary needs
- Ensure safe food storage and disposal practices including maintaining accurate temperature logs
- Comply with all health regulations and Inspire Early Educations best practices
- Follow proper washing and sanitizing procedures for all dishware collected from classrooms
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness according to daily weekly and monthly cleaning schedules
- Adapt duties and responsibilities as required to meet the operational needs of daycare centers
Deliveries & Vehicle Maintenance
- Load vans according to delivery manifests and assist fellow drivers as needed
- Follow assigned routes and schedules to ensure timely and accurate deliveries
- Maintain clean vehicles and cargo spaces daily
- Complete fleet preparation works as assigned
- Inspect vehicle lights signals and general wear and tear daily
- Report vehicle issues or warning lights immediately
- Thoroughly clean delivery bags and cambro equipment
- Properly store and organize delivery equipment to ensure readiness for the next day
What You Need / Job Requirements
- 12 years of Kitchen Assistant or related experience preferred
- High School diploma or GED equivalency required
- Current Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain
- Minimum 26 years of age (insurance requirement)
- 3 years of driving or work-related experience preferred
- Valid drivers license with a clean driving record/abstract
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and if required a medical assessment
- Excellent physical condition with the ability to push pull and lift up to 50 lbs
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in a daycare or childcare setting is considered an asset
- Ability to calmly assess problems and determine sensible solutions
What We Offer
- Recognition for your contribution dedication and hard work
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on childrens lives every day
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and life insurance
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan to support your well-being and future goals
- Opportunities for career development and advancement in a positive supportive work environment
- Childcare discounts for team members
- Daily Pay work today get paid today
Inspire Early Educationis an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities to ensure they can pursue employment opportunities on an equal footing with other applicants. If you require accommodation as a job applicant please feel free to reach out to us by emailing
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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