Kitchen Assistant – Role & Responsibilities

Reporting to: Manager of Program Operations

POSITION DETAILS

The Kitchen Assistant (KA) supports their assigned team with daily breakfast + snack preparation and delivery. This position will run from Monday to Friday (excluding stat holidays) 8:00AM to 1:00PM, with no overtime eligibility. This position is a back-of-house support role in the kitchen and food service areas. KA staff report directly to the site's Program Supervisor and KidSafe's Manager of Program Operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with breakfast preparation, service, and clean-up according to KidSafe standard protocols and recipes
• Lead snack preparation, service and clean-up according to KidSafe standard protocols and recipes
• Manage KidSafe's allocated kitchen spaces including cleanliness, FoodSafe guidelines & protocols, materials and appliances
• Enforce FoodSafe practices and protocols - FIFO all food supply, work within scheduled service times
• Enhance KidSafe participant experience by providing delicious & nutritious meals for breakfast and snack times, as well as supporting Happy Plates Snack-tivities on-site when assigned
• Participate in any assigned training or meetings when required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• A motivated, enthusiastic, can-do attitude and an ability to work as a team player
• Interest and/or experience working in food service settings such as restaurants, cafes, school cafeterias
• Strong planning, organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• FoodSafe Certification
• Successful candidates are aged 16 years and older, and will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the position's start date.

Job-Specific Competencies and Skills

• Experience working with children and/or youth in a social recreational program setting, and experience in managing behaviours.
• Proven ability for working independently as well as within a team.
• Ability to form relationships with parents and children who attend programs.
• Excellent oral, written, facilitation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working in break time programs, such as summer camps or after school care programs.
• FoodSafe, First Aid, and CPR certification are highly desirable assets.
• Experience working with diverse populations as well as proficiency in a second-language are valuable to this position due to the demographics that KidSafe serves.
• Must have a recent, or be willing to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to the start of the program.

*The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer. All KidSafe employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send us a resume and cover letter detailing why you think you'd be an amazing fit for this role. Applications should be directed to the attention of Victoria Sunwoo at [email protected] with the subject line: Kitchen Assistant Application - Summer 2024.

The KidSafe Project Society is committed to building a skilled and diverse team of professionals. We welcome applications from Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. KidSafe maintains a fair hiring process and can provide reasonable accommodations where possible. If you need support with your application, please reach out to Victoria Sunwoo at [email protected].

We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.