Commissary Kitchen Assistant!

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.

We are currently hiring a Full-Time Kitchen Assistant to work Monday to Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., located at 8888 Country Hills Blvd, Unit # 412, CalgaryT3G 5T4

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Cutting fruits/Vegetables and helping in the preparation of Hot lunches and daily food production
• 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. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

•  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 up 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 careers@kidsandcompany.com / recruitmentus@kidsandcompany.com

Learn more about us at www.kidsandcompany.com

Location: Calgary, AB
Vacancy Status: We are looking to hire a Full-time Commissary Kitchen Assistant. 
 AI Screening Disclosure: We do not use AI to screen or assess applicants.