Overview
Dishwasher/Kitchen Helper Jobs in St. Albert at Hopscotch Early Learning and Child Care
About Hopscotch:
Hopscotch is an early learning and child care centre providing high quality service to approximately 100 children and their families from our centre in St. Alberta. This includes a top quality nutrition program which includes two snacks and lunch each day, within a food culture focused on quality and safety.
Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Kitchen Helper/Dishwasher to join our team. As a team, and under the direction of the Centre Chef / Nutrition Supervisor, your role would be to perform the kitchen functions each day, working with the centre chef in the morning and taking over once the Centre Chef has gone home in the afternoon. This includes collecting and washing dishes (AM snack, Lunch and PM snack), taking and storing deliveries, re-stocking kitchen, cleaning kitchen, taking meals to playrooms, and some food prep.
Duties:
Adhere to food safety and sanitation practices as part of our strong food safety culture
Perform kitchen clean up (dishes – breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack dishes, clean and sanitize surfaces, floors, equipment, etc) – ensuring kitchen is sanitary
Maintain the kitchen so that all areas of the kitchen are clean and the kitchen is well organized
Food prep – portion meals and snacks, cut to safe sizes, for all age groups
Follow meal and snack schedule for delivering meals to rooms
Be aware of all food allergies and special food needs
Monitor and record temperature(s) and ensure they meet AHS standards (includes refrigerators, freezers, sanitizer, cooked food to safe temps, etc.)
Ensure all foods are stored, labelled, and rotated properly (FIFO)
Ensure all ‘best before’ dates are observed and followed
Take delivery of food supplies and ensure proper storage
Follow proper hygiene, washing hands regularly and avoiding cross contamination
Dress appropriately for work, wearing a clean apron and hair net each day rubber soled closed toe shoes with good support
Aware of all the hazards of the job and able to take all necessary precautions for your own health and safety
Adhere to all health policies and procedures (i.e. staying home when ill)
As required, cover for the centre chef (e.g. when on vacation)
Job Requirements:
Food safety certificate approved in Alberta to meet Section 31 of the Food Regulation (can obtain after start date)
Clear Criminal Record Check including a vulnerable sector search
Knowledge of Canada Food Guide
Knowledge (and/or willingness to learn) of applicable food regulations and codes in Alberta: Food Regulation (Public Health Act), Alberta Food Retail and Foodservices Code (2022), Health and Safety Guide for Operators of Child Care Facilities
Ability to lift 45lbs minimum frequently, stand for duration of shift, work in warm environment
Repetitive use of upper body and reaching overhead
Immunizations as recommended by AHS up-to-date, including COVID-19 (subject to human rights considerations)
WHMIS certification (be willing to complete course)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $16.00-$18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Discounted or free food
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
On-site childcare
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care
Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
French not required
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Overtime pay
Work Location: In person
Title: Dishwasher/Kitchen Helper
Company: Hopscotch Early Learning and Child Care
Location: St. Albert
