Role overview

Reporting to the Head Chef, acts as an integral member of the Kids & Company team to assist in the overall management of day-to-day operations of all food preparation and cooking at the kitchen, through the conscientious application of Kids & Company standards to achieve our mission statement: to provide the highest quality primary and back up childcare services conveniently located near our children’s parents place of work. We aim to assist corporations in creating a healthy work/life balance.

We are currently hiring a Full -Time Kitchen Assistant to work Monday to Fridayfrom5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.,located at 8888 Country Hills Blvd, Unit # 412, CalgaryT3G 5T4

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Cutting fruits/Vegetables and helping in the preparation of Hot lunches and daily food production
Receiving and storage of deliveries as related to the commissary kitchen
Effective storage, management, and safe rotation (FIFO) of all products
Ensure safe food storage and disposal, including 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.
Required 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 depending on the needs of the commissary.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

2 -3 years of Kitchen assistant-related experience.
High School diploma/GED equivalency required; College/University coursework in a 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 organizational skills, detail-oriented, and a strong team player.
Selected candidates must have 2 pieces of valid government ID and must be able to pass a background criminal check.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

Kids & Company is committed to providing accommodations to persons with disabilities so that they may pursue employment opportunities in a similar way to other applicants. If you require accommodations as a job applicant, please contact us by emailingcareers@kidsandcompany.com/ recruitmentus@kidsandcompany.com

Learn more about us atwww.kidsandcompany.com

Location: Calgary, AB Vacancy Status: We are looking to hire a Full-time Commissary Kitchen Assistant. AI Screening Disclosure: We do not use AI to screen or assess applicants.