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• 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.

•  KITCHEN ASSISTANT

• * 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 a 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 emailing careers@kidsandcompany.com [careers@kidsandcompany.com] 

• Learn more about us at www.kidsandcompany.com [//www.kidsandcompany.com]

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