Part Time Kitchen Helper

Our Oxford, Edmonton North location is hiring for a Part Time Kitchen Helper to help fuel the journeys of our curious, growing minds.

Employment Type: Part Time
Daily Hours: 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
Shift: Monday - Friday, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Why should you be a part of Kepler Academy?

• We areEdmonton and area's largest childcare provider
• Oursize and multiple locations allow our employees to realize unmatchedcareer potential including management and support roles
• Youwill be part of a fast growing, premier childcare facility
• Employeeshave access to our commitment to professional development
• Youwill become part of the change towards modern childcare includingExploratory Education, STEM, discovery, and child-led approach learning
• KeplerAcademy Educators will be part of an organization that has a vast teamdedicated to supporting our employees and child’s needs including aRegistered Dietician, Fitness Teacher, Education and Quality Assurance Team,Operations Support Team, Client Experience & Marketing Team, and HumanResources

In addition, at Kepler Academy you have anopportunity to be a part of an organization that puts people first, supportsgrowth, offers health & wellness initiatives, strides for a positiveworkplace culture, and a competitive full compensation package.

Our strong commitment to a supportiveworkplace will ensure success for you when working at our Kepler AcademyCentres as well as ensuring recognition of our team members and a funworkplace! If you want to start your career at Kepler Academy, we are excitedto hear from you!

What else is in it for You?

• Paidsick and wellness days
• Paidvacation days and additional stat holidays
• GroupBenefit plan including health, dental, and life insurance
• Employeeperks and discounts with local partnerships
• Paideducation and internal growth opportunities
• Employeediscounted childcare at Kepler Academy up to 20%

What do we need from you?

As a Child Care Kitchen Helper, you will be responsiblefor supporting the Child Care Chef with the daily operations of the kitchen. Toclean, stock, maintain the kitchen as well as help with the preparation of mealingredients

What will you do?

• Ensuringa clean, sanitized environment, including washing, and drying all dishes,utensils, cooking equipment and cutting boards; mopping and sweeping thekitchen areas as required
• Maintaininventory and record of food, supplies and equipment
• Labeland date open packages in fridge & freezer practicing FIFO
• Prepare,season, and cook food as directed, meeting allergy and dietaryrequirements where required
• Beingmindful of proper portion size served to children
• Beinghands on in the prevention of choking hazards
• Followingthe Canada Food Guide to ensure nutritional needs are met
• Maintainingkitchen cleaning log
• Disinfectingpractices & products-know correct ppm
• Knowand practice proper hand washing procedures
• Garbagehandling

You will possess the following:

• Able to work independently in a kitchensetting
• Strong advocate of nutrition
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of properfood handling procedures
• Ability to prepare and cook large volumesfor up to 150 children daily
• Ability to handle food allergies and foodsubstitution
• Ability to wash, peel, cut, and slice ofingredients
• Ability to sweep and mop areas
• Team player, organized, flexible

Required qualifications to work at KeplerAcademy:

• Minimumof 1-year commercial cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen environment
• FoodSafety Certificate
• VulnerableSector Police Information Check issued within the past 6 months
• StandardFirst Aid certificate is considered as an asset

Do you not meet the minimum requirements? We still want to hear fromyou! We are always excited to hear from individuals excited to be part of thechildcare industry.

Kepler Academy welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life,which is reflected in our largely diverse community of Kepler Academyemployees. Kepler Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and iscommitted to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.

Joinour extraordinary team today and be part of a Top ChoiceChildcare organization!