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Kitchen Assistant Jobs in Toronto at Canada’s National Ballet School
Canada’s National Ballet School is currently inviting applications for the full-time permanent position of
Kitchen Assistant.
We invite you to join the vibrant staff community of Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS). NBS has
300+ employees supporting programs ranging from professional ballet training, recreational and
community dance programs, and groundbreaking health initiatives.
We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our Food Services team, with the talent, innovative-
thinking and passion to help NBS continue to share the transformative power of dance with people of all
ages, abilities, and aspirations. As an organization NBS is continually evolving and we are looking for a
professional with unique, new ideas to complement the School’s collaborative work culture.
Under the leadership of the Chef de Cuisine, the Kitchen Assistant will provide assistance to the Chef
and Cooks as required by clearing and cleaning dishes, helping with food preparation and service, and
helping the children and staff as required. The schedule of this role will be Friday to Tuesday 8:00 am –
4:00 pm.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with kitchen production and food preparation activities as they relate to the service of
meals, salads, snacks, catering and responding to special/restricted dietary requirements
Prepare sandwiches, salads and grab + go items for the cafe
Assist with receiving and putting away of deliveries and cleaning activities
Perform other duties as required or assigned to contribute to the team effort and achieve the
objectives of the Food Services Department
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by keeping the work area and the kitchen clean,
sanitized, and tidy, putting excess food away and clearing away waste, and by following
instructions regarding cleanliness and sanitation
Adherence to all School, HACCP, and municipal food handling policies, standards and guidelines in
the course of food preparation and handling of food and leftovers
Qualifications/Skills/Experience
Experience in a Food Services role in a professional/institutional kitchen
Knowledge of food services practices and procedures; Food Handlers Certificate & Smart Serve is
an asset
Good understanding of sanitation and cleanliness issues including knowledge of Workplace
Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Able to work in a fast paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills
Comfortable working with school aged children
Must have availability on weekends
Successful candidates must supply Canada’s National Ballet School with a Vulnerable Sector Check in
accordance with the School’s Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse Prevention Policy; this will be coordinated
through the Human Resources Department of NBS.
Join our team today! Please email your resume and cover letter with hourly rate expectations, to
[email protected] and indicate “Kitchen Assistant 2024” in the subject line.
About NBS
NBS is the largest dance training organization in Canada. At NBS, excellence, access and inclusion fuel
our belief in sharing the transformative power of dance to change lives for the better. For 60+ years,
NBS has been Canada’s leader for Olympic-caliber ballet training, with a track record for driving
systemic, progressive change; evolving dance education significantly over time. Our pursuit of dynamic
inclusion constantly reveals the life-changing impact of the power of dance. This is what drives our
commitment to making dance a part of all Canadians’ lives. NBS continues its focus on excellence in
ballet training, while leveraging its artistic core to expand NBS’ program offerings to engage more
people than ever before.
To realize its mission, NBS strives to:
Increase the relevance of the art of ballet in the lives of all Canadians
Reflect a vision of leadership that touches more communities, more partners and greater
breadth and depth of talent than ever before
Address the need to bring new faces to ballet – as prospective professional students and as
future enthusiasts for the art form – embracing and nurturing a more diverse spectrum of
children and youth to participate in dance and explore training at the highest level
Deliver the broadest range of impactful, evidence-informed community dance programs of any
ballet school in the world
NBS is committed to the goal of being an equity-informed school. We invest heavily in work and
practices that foster positive change internally while driving a progressive evolution in the wider sector.
We recognize our responsibility as Canada’s largest arts training organization and one of its oldest, to
address anti-Black racism, reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and systemic oppression in Canadian
society. Building an inclusive sense of belonging at NBS for every dancer and employee is the School’s
primary imperative
At NBS, we can offer you the chance to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. This is a place where you
can realize and achieve your professional goals within a supportive and respectful environment.
Collaborating with talented artists and colleagues on deeply satisfying and rewarding work, every
employee has the opportunity to make a profound impact on our organization and on society.
At NBS we are committed to making our organization stronger by engaging individuals with a wide range
of experiences, backgrounds and abilities. When you join us, you will be a part of an organization built
on respect, creativity and a shared sense of purpose.
NBS is committed to building a remarkable and talented workforce that is reflective of the diversity in
the City of Toronto. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially
welcoming those with diverse intersectional identities who can provide different perspectives and
contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
We are committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. Should you require
accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we ask you to please make your
needs/requirements known.Show more
Title: Kitchen Assistant
Company: Canada’s National Ballet School
Location: Toronto
