Food production Assistant

6 days ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Kids & Company Ltd Full time

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, daily food production and packaging
  • 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.

BAKER

  • Prepares, produces, and bakes muffins, crumbles, cookies
  • Maintains an adequate supply of all prepared products on hand and ensures the proper storage and refrigeration.
  • Ensure the quality of products meets established standards
  • Utilizes any leftovers into usable products.
  • Keeps spoilage/waste to a minimum by ordering and utilizing proper quantities and rotating products.

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

  • Early start: Monday to Friday- 4:00 am to 12:00 pm
  •  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 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 emailing

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