OVERVIEW: Under the supervision of the childcare supervisor, the kitchen assistant is responsible for prepping, serving and cleaning up after snack and the meals, assisting as needed with ratio and cover breaks as needed in particular rooms.
MAJOR DUTIES:
- Assists the staff by setting the tables, serving and cleaning up after lunch.
- Maintain warmers by ensuring water is topped up daily and warmers are emptied and washed and disinfected every second day.
- Ensure that all the food is delivered to the classrooms. Contact Supervisor if food is missing so that the catering company may be notified in a timely manner.
- Verify all special diets have been received and are correctly labelled with the child’s name.
- Record any food substitutions. Ensure no cross contamination of special diets with other foods that could trigger potential reactions up to and including a life-threatening reaction.
- Take the temperature of food upon its arrival and just prior to serving and record temperatures in the required log book.
- Prepare food for serving by placing it into proper serving containers and separate by room. Cover and refrigerate any foods that require refrigeration.
- Cut foods into age appropriate sizes when necessary.
- Prepare carts with all necessary items for the noon meal and snacks.
- After serving, rinse the containers from the catering company and set aside to be returned in the morning.
- Wash lunch dishes and put away.
- Ensure food preparation area is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
- Sweeping and mopping kitchen floors and wiping walls
- Receiving, labeling, and storing deliveries of produce and other items
- Take inventory of supplies, including plates, cutlery and cups etc.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Understanding of health and safety regulations regarding food preparation and storage
- Minimum 6 months related work experience in a childcare setting
- Ability to prepare and safely handle food
- Able to work with children
- Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods of time; includes bending, squatting, turning
- AODA Certificate
- Workplace Violence and harassment certificate
- Workplace Health and safety Certificate
- WHMIS Certificate
- Immunization with current TB test
- Clean Vulnerable Sector check
- Valid Food Handler Certificate or willingness to obtain one
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.20-$20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
