Kitchen Assistant

**_Cooking makes you happy? Is helping others at the core of your soul? Being around kids fills your heart _**_If so, we are looking for you to join our team_**

You must be able to reach for excellence, be a compassionate early childhood assistant, display empathy, be trustworthy and willing to be empowered

**We currently have over 150 centers across Canada & USA and are constantly expanding; **_come and grow within the company_**

**About the position**

**Kitchen Assistant**
- Responsible for portioning, preparing, and serving the children all snack items and meals.
- Responsible for handling and preparing special meals and snacks for all allergen children, vegetarians, and any other special dietary needs - labelled from the Commissary kitchen.
- Ensure safe food storage and disposal of all food.
- Complies with all health and hygiene requirements under all food safety and handling legislation.
- Cleaning and sanitizing appliances, utensils, kitchenware, counters, cupboards, & drawers.
- Moping and sweeping floors after every meal; remove trash and recyclable materials at the end of each shift.
- Required to prepare food for field trips, school-age programs, and community events at times.

**Breaker**
- Provides nurturing care to young children in a group setting.
- Cover breaks for classroom lead teachers.
- Works with the team in the classroom to provide excellent supervision and interaction with children at all times, including in all classrooms, sleep rooms, outside/walking and playground activities.
- Help children learn and grow with our personalized curriculum.
- Assist children in activities.
- Duties and responsibilities may change from time to time on the needs of the childcare centres.

**Specifications**
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels with children, parents and co-workers.
- Ability to utilize computer systems for all documentation, reporting, and classroom operations
- Strong collaborator and team player
- Ability to take the initiative in and out of the classroom
- Strong problem-solving skills

**Qualifications**
- Food Handler Certification
- ECA experience (**preferred**)
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal reference check
- Child Abuse Registry
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level B or C
- Immunization records up to date / Two steps TB test
- Ability to push, pull and lift up to 45 pounds

**What we offer**

Be recognized for your contribution, dedication and hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
- Comprehensive benefits package (Medical / Dental / Vision exam) 100% covered by the company
- A positive work environment with encouraging team members and opportunities for career advancement
- 35% off our child care services and receive 20 days of FREE backup child care per year

Kids & Company is an equal opportunity employer.

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