DAYCARE KITCHEN ASSISTANT

Job Responsibility:

DAYCARE KITCHEN ASSISTANT SCHWARTZ/REISMAN CENTRE DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL

Situated in Vaughan on the Vaughan Jewish Community Campus (Bathurst/Rutherford area), the Schwartz/Reisman Centre (SRC) Daycare and Preschool is a vibrant, welcoming and state-of-the-art facility dedicated to fulfilling the children's educational, social, physical, emotional, safety, cultural and nutritional needs. We are looking to add an efficient andexperienced Kitchen Assistant to our team.

Must be able to work 40 hours, Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Hourly Rate: August 2024: $16.60 base rate plus $4.40 per hour (GOG funding agreed for 2024*).

Total Hourly Rate August 2024: $21 per hour ($43.680 annual)

Please note: Hourly rate will increase Oct 1, 2024 to $17.20 with min wage increase

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

· Ability to work as a team with the kitchen staff, teachers and management to ensure open communication and smooth execution of tasks.

· Assists in the preparation of meals and snacks as directed by the Cook.

· Ensures there is no cross contamination of allergens when preparing special meals.

· Ensure highest standard of kosher protocols are maintained.

· Distributes meals and snacks prepared to the classrooms in accordance with menu and meal plan, considering children's specific food allergies and special orders and following protocols.

· Maintains a clean and safe work area following sanitization standards and health and safety protocols.

· Performs other kitchen related duties as required.

KEY REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

· Grade 12 or higher.

· Experience in food handling and preparation in an industrial kitchen.

· Knowledge of kashrut and related food symbols and food preparation requirements.

· Experience maintaining healthy and safe work practices and dealing with food allergy avoidance.

· Standard First Aid CPR-C, TB Clearance, Police Vulnerable Sector Clearance.

· Strong communication and English language skills - reading, writing and oral.

· Knowledge of Jewish culture, traditions, Israel and community and/or willingness to learn.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

We welcome all applicants. Accommodations during all phases of the hiring process will be made wherever possible. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume via email to View email address on ca.edajobs.com by August 31, 2024. We appreciate and thank you for your application however we will only be contacting candidates we wish to interview.

*GOG (Government Operating Grant) funding is subject to City of Vaughan grant annual renewal and other disbursement considerations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site childcare
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person