Join our vibrant daycare team as a Daycare Assistant Chef, where your culinary skills and passion for nourishing young minds come together! In this lively role, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious, delicious meals tailored to the needs of children in our care. Your enthusiasm for food service and safety will help create a warm, welcoming environment that promotes healthy eating habits and joy around mealtime. This paid position offers a fantastic prospect to develop your culinary talents while making a positive impact on children’s well-being.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing and cooking nutritious meals and snacks suitable for young children, ensuring balanced and appealing options.
- Follow strict food safety and hygiene standards during food handling, storage, and preparation processes.
- Serve meals to children in a friendly and efficient manner, encouraging valuable eating habits and social interaction.
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas, utensils, and equipment to uphold health regulations.
- Support menu planning by helping select fresh ingredients and ensuring variety in meal options.
- Manage inventory by monitoring supplies and notifying supervisors when stock needs replenishing.
- Collaborate with staff to ensure all dietary restrictions or allergies are carefully accommodated during meal preparation.
Qualifications
- Prior experience in food service, cooking,
or meal preparation within a food industry or restaurant setting is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of food handling procedures and food safety regulations is essential to ensure hygienic practices.
- Experience serving or working with children is a plus, demonstrating patience and understanding of their nutritional needs.
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members and follow instructions accurately.
- A proactive attitude towards food preparation, safety standards, and creating an inviting mealtime atmosphere.
Join us as a Daycare Assistant Chef and be part of a dedicated team committed to nurturing children through healthy, delicious meals! Your culinary expertise will help foster joyful dining experiences while supporting their growth and development in a safe, caring environment.
Pay: $17.00-$18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 – 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Calgary, AB T3B 0B2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)