Daycare Kitchen Assistant (DUAL-SITE SUPPORT ROLE)!

Kids & Company Ltd•Hammonds Plains, NS

10d•CA$17 - CA$18•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Centre Director, the Kitchen Assistant is an integral member of the Kids & Company team, supporting the daily operation of the kitchens at both the Hammond Plains and Kingswood locations. This dual-site role assists with meal service, food preparation, dishwashing, sanitation, and overall kitchen maintenance to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient food service environment. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for this position, as daily travel between the two locations is an essential part of the role.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.
Ability to travel between Hammond Plains and Kingswood throughout the workday.
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to perform physical duties, including lifting, carrying supplies, and standing for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a kitchen, food service, childcare, hospitality, or a similar environment is considered an asset.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices is an asset.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation, portioning, and delivery of meals and snacks to classrooms, ensuring food is distributed safely and on schedule.
Prepare and organize meal service bins, serving supplies, and delivery carts for daily meals and snack service.
Collect dishes, utensils, and meal service equipment from classrooms following meal service.
Wash, rinse, sanitize, and properly store dishes, utensils, food trolleys, and kitchen equipment in accordance with food safety standards.
Assist with light food preparation, including fruit cutting, portioning, and other kitchen support duties as assigned.
Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen workspaces, equipment, storage areas, and meal service items.
Complete daily kitchen cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, waste removal, and end-of-day sanitation procedures.
Assist with organizing, storing, and rotating food products, kitchen supplies, and inventory.
Follow all food safety, sanitation, allergy-awareness, and workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
Travel between the Hammond Plains and Kingswood locations to provide operational support, meal service assistance, dishwashing, and kitchen maintenance as required.
Work collaboratively with the Cook, Centre Director, and classroom staff to support efficient kitchen operations.
Perform other related duties as required to support the overall operation of the kitchens.