Kitchen Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Daily Duties include heating lunch, preparing vegetables, starches, cutting fruit, portioning and delivery of all lunch components to the classrooms.
• Responsible for preparing, portioning and packing all snack items on the menu including the grab n’ go snacks.
• In addition to the regular food production schedule, kitchen assistant is responsible for heating and preparing special meals and snacks for all allergen children, vegetarians and any other special dietary needs.
• Ensure safe food storage and disposal; includes taking daily logs of food temperature, sanitizer temperature and refrigerator/freezer temperatures. Following the FIFO (First in First Out) rule and rotating inventory as required.
• Complies with all health and hygiene requirements under all food safety and handling legislation.
• Follows proper washing and sanitizing procedures for all dishware after collection from classrooms
• Assists kitchen operations including scheduled cleaning and sanitizing of appliances, counters, cupboards and drawers.
• Require to prepare food for field trips, school age programs and community events from time to time.

• Ad hoc duties may be assigned. Duties and responsibilities may change from time to time on the needs of the daycare centres.

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  1 - 2 years of Kitchen Assistant related experience.
• High School diploma/GED equivalency required; College/University coursework in culinary related program preferred.
• Current Food Handler Certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in a daycare or long-term care environment would be an asset.
• Experience working in a high-volume kitchen environment.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

• Excellent organization skills, detail oriented and a strong team player.
• Selected candidate must have 2 pieces of valid government ID, and must be able to pass a background criminal check.

• May require early morning start time.

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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