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About The Position
Inspire Early Education is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Kitchen Assistant / Kitchen Utility to support the day-to-day operations of our commissary kitchen. This role plays a key part in food preparation, sanitation, inventory management, and ensuring adherence to Kids & Company standards and food safety regulations. We create a joyful, inclusive environment where both children and educators flourish.
Requirements
- High School diploma/GED equivalency (Required)
- 2-3 years kitchen related experience (Required)
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract (Required)
- Current ServSafe Certification. (Inspire will certify any cooks that do not hold a valid ServSafe certification)
- Clear criminal background check and up-to-date health assessments.
- Ability to push, pull and lift to 45 pounds
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to take initiative and problem-solve effectively.
Responsibilities
- Assist cooks and kitchen staff with assigned food preparation tasks
- Assist with cutting fruits and vegetables and preparing hot lunches and daily meals
- Support preparation of breads, breadsticks, garlic bread, biscuits, croissants, and other menu items
- Help with portioning, packaging, and assembling meal components
- Prepare and pack cold bags for daily food distribution
- Assist with food preparation for field trips, school-age programs, and special events
- Support dishwashing operations, including cleaning cookware, utensils, trays, and equipment
- Follow proper washing, rinsing, and sanitizing procedures for all dishware
- Receive, unpack, and organize food and supply deliveries
- Ensure proper storage and labeling of products
- Maintain inventory using FIFO (First In, First Out) rotation practices
- Maintain daily logs for food temperatures, sanitizer levels, and refrigeration/freezer units
- Ensure safe food storage, handling, and disposal practices
- Adhere to all health, hygiene, and food safety regulations
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and storage areas
- Clean and sanitize appliances, counters, cupboards, and drawers
- Sweep, mop, and sanitize floors daily
- Remove garbage and recycle and maintain a safe working environment
- Perform general kitchen utility tasks as required
- Support overall kitchen operations as needed
- Complete other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)
- Paid time off + paid holidays
- 401(k)
- Employee childcare discounts
- Daily Pay App
- Career growth opportunities