Job Purpose
The Kitchen Assistant supports the daily operations of the school kitchen by assisting with food preparation, meal service, cleaning, and general kitchen organization within the Kitaskinaw Education Authority (KEA). Working under the supervision of the Lead Cook and alongside the Cook, the Kitchen Assistant helps ensure that meals are prepared, served, and cleaned up in a safe, efficient, and organized manner. This role contributes to the delivery of school nutrition programs by assisting with basic food preparation tasks, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supporting a safe food service environment for students. The Kitchen Assistant helps ensure students have access to healthy, nutritious meals in a clean, welcoming kitchen environment.
Education, Experience And Requirements
Guiding Philosophy
School nutrition programs help support student well-being, energy, and readiness to learn. The Kitchen Assistant contributes to a positive food service environment by helping maintain clean, organized, and safe kitchen operations.
Through teamwork, responsibility, and attention to cleanliness and safety, the Kitchen Assistant supports the kitchen team in providing meals that help students succeed throughout the school day.
This role reflects KEA’s commitment to maintaining safe, welcoming, and supportive environments for students and staff.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Training in culinary arts, food preparation, or hospitality is considered an asset.
Certification Requirements
- Clear Criminal Record Check with the Vulnerability Sector and Child Welfare Intervention Check is required.
- Food Safe or Food Handler Certification – Preferred (or willingness to obtain)
Preferred Experience
- Experience working in food service or kitchen environments is considered an asset.
- Experience working in schools or institutional kitchens is beneficial but not required.
Core Competencies
- Honest and ethical
- Creative and confident with conflict resolution skills
- Analytical decision-making experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication experience
- Persistent and integrity driven
- Flexibility with a personality fit
- Collaboration and understanding
- Diplomacy with excellent people skills
Professional Responsibilities
The Kitchen Assistant supports school nutrition programs by assisting with safe food preparation, meal service, and kitchen cleanliness.
The Role Contributes To Operational Practices Aligned With
- Food safety and sanitation standards
- School nutrition program guidelines
- Workplace health and safety procedures
The Kitchen Assistant maintains professionalism, teamwork, and accountability while supporting the kitchen team.
Knowledge & Skills
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
- Basic understanding of kitchen cleanliness and food safety
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Understanding or speaking nêhiyawêwin (Cree language) is considered an asset.
Personal Attributes
The Kitchen Assistant Should Demonstrate
- Reliability and strong work ethic
- Positive attitude and teamwork skills
- Attention to cleanliness and detail
- Professionalism and accountability
- Commitment to supporting student wellbeing
Working Conditions
Duties include, but are not limited to
Food Preparation Support
- Assist with basic food preparation tasks such as washing, cutting, and organizing ingredients.
- Help prepare food items according to instructions provided by the Lead Cook or Cook.
- Assist in organizing food preparation areas.
Meal Service Assistance
- Assist with serving meals to students when required.
- Support meal distribution and food service activities.
- Help ensure serving areas remain clean and organized.
Kitchen Cleaning and Sanitation
- Wash dishes, utensils, pots, and kitchen equipment.
- Clean kitchen surfaces, counters, floors, and preparation areas.
- Assist in maintaining proper sanitation standards throughout the kitchen.
Food Safety Practices
- Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of food items.
- Assist with maintaining safe kitchen practices and proper use of cleaning products.
Inventory and Organization
- Help organize food storage areas and refrigerators.
- Assist with stocking supplies and monitoring kitchen inventory.
- Notify the Lead Cook when supplies need replenishment.
Team Support
- Work collaboratively with the Lead Cook and Cook to support kitchen operations.
- Follow directions provided by kitchen leadership.
- Assist with other kitchen-related tasks as required
Conditions of Employment
- The coordinator is required to work a total of 40 hours per week: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00PM (Essential Service).
- Required to work a total of 40 hours per week
- Primary location: Enoch Daycare.
- Must be physically fit; walk, climb stairs, crouch, bend, crawl, stand for long periods of time or sit for long periods of time, ability to lift 50lbs. or more materials and/or equipment, etc.
- Must sign and adhere to the Enoch Cree Nation Confidentiality Agreement upon hire.
Closing Date : October 15, 2026
Please submit cover letters & resumes to the Human Resources Department
780.470.4505 Ext: 2222 Show Email
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