Kitchen Assistant
Full Time • Early Advantage Developmental Child Care Center
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Signing bonus
- Training & development
Kitchen Assistant
Pay Range: $15/hr - $20/hr | On-site | Full-time
Benefits & Perks:
Pay Range: $15/hr - $20/hr | On-site | Full-time
Benefits & Perks:
- Sign-on Bonus: $500 to $1000
- No Nights, Weekends, or Holidays
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Paid Time Off/Sick Pay
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Dental & Eye Insurance
- Telemedicine
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan with up to a 3% Match
- Gym Discount
- Child Care Discount
- $100 Annual Clothing Stipend
- $100 Annual Beauty Reimbursement (for nails, hair, etc.)
- $100 Annual Body Health Stipend (includes massage and chiropractor visits)
About the Job:
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our team! This position offers an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with a clear path for growth. If you’re excited about contributing to children's nutrition and want to make a positive impact, this role is for you!
You'll work Monday through Friday, typically from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, providing nutritious meals and snacks to our students. Depending on your experience, you may start with basic tasks and gradually take on more responsibilities as you grow in the role.
Job Summary:
As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a key role in preparing and serving nutritious meals that fuel our students' learning and growth. If you have kitchen experience, you may assist with food orders, meal planning, cooking, and ensuring dietary requirements are met. If you’re newer to kitchen work, you'll start by handling tasks like washing dishes, keeping the kitchen clean, and assisting with food prep.
As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a key role in preparing and serving nutritious meals that fuel our students' learning and growth. If you have kitchen experience, you may assist with food orders, meal planning, cooking, and ensuring dietary requirements are met. If you’re newer to kitchen work, you'll start by handling tasks like washing dishes, keeping the kitchen clean, and assisting with food prep.
This role offers significant opportunities for advancement, allowing you to develop skills that could lead to a Kitchen Manager position.
Responsibilities:
- Help plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals to students
- Portion and distribute meals to 10 classrooms
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment
- Follow proper food handling practices and health & safety guidelines as required by MN State
- Assist with dishwashing, food prep, and other kitchen tasks
- Learn and develop key skills for career growth
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, and reach for extended periods
Ability to stand, walk, and reach for extended periods
- Comfort with squatting, bending, stooping, and crouching
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
What We Are Looking For:
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
- Self-motivated and eager to learn
- Able to work well both independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to learn how to operate kitchen equipment
- Passion for working in a child care kitchen and making a difference in children’s lives
Why Join Early Advantage?
We are a child care center serving children from 6 weeks old until they start Kindergarten. These early years are crucial for development, and we work alongside families to ensure that each child reaches their full potential. Our team is like family, and we are committed to supporting both our students and staff.
🌟 Join a team that cares! If you're ready to make a real difference, enjoy a work-life balance with regular day time hours, and have a fulfilling role that truly impacts young children’s lives. Apply today!
APPLY NOW WHILE THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY IS STILL AVAILABLE!
APPLY NOW WHILE THIS GREAT JOB IS STILL AVAILABLE!
Compensation: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Welcome to Early Advantage Developmental Child Care Center, where we're looking for passionate individuals who believe in the power of meaningful relationships to join our team!
At Early Advantage, we understand that the heart of our center lies in the connections we build—with our students, their families, and each other. That's why we're not just looking for employees; we're seeking dedicated individuals who are ready to become part of a caring community where every interaction matters.
As a potential candidate, you'll play a crucial role in fostering these meaningful relationships. You'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our students and their families, helping to create a warm, supportive environment where every child feels valued and understood.
Our core values guide everything we do, and as a member of our team, you'll be expected to embody these values in your work:
1. Family Partnerships: We cherish the importance of family involvement and work hand in hand with families to provide a relationship-based experience that is safe, supportive, and enriching for each child.
2. Utilizing Growth Potential: We recognize the remarkable potential of the first five years of life and strive to instill a love for lifelong learning in our students. As a team member, you'll be encouraged to embrace continuous growth and development in your own role.
3. Well-Rounded Programs: Our commitment to providing a comprehensive early education means focusing on the holistic development of each child—socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically.
4. Positive Impact: Through meaningful connections, we aim to make a positive impact on the lives of our students, their families, and each other. Your contributions as a team member will help create a nurturing environment where growth and empowerment thrive.
5. Caring Environment: We prioritize creating a caring, inclusive, and safe environment for everyone in our community. As a member of our team, you'll play a vital role in creating a space where every child feels loved, supported, and valued.
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families and believe in the power of meaningful relationships to drive positive change, we want to hear from you. Join us at Early Advantage, where every day is an opportunity to grow, connect, and make a difference.
At Early Advantage, we understand that the heart of our center lies in the connections we build—with our students, their families, and each other. That's why we're not just looking for employees; we're seeking dedicated individuals who are ready to become part of a caring community where every interaction matters.
As a potential candidate, you'll play a crucial role in fostering these meaningful relationships. You'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our students and their families, helping to create a warm, supportive environment where every child feels valued and understood.
Our core values guide everything we do, and as a member of our team, you'll be expected to embody these values in your work:
1. Family Partnerships: We cherish the importance of family involvement and work hand in hand with families to provide a relationship-based experience that is safe, supportive, and enriching for each child.
2. Utilizing Growth Potential: We recognize the remarkable potential of the first five years of life and strive to instill a love for lifelong learning in our students. As a team member, you'll be encouraged to embrace continuous growth and development in your own role.
3. Well-Rounded Programs: Our commitment to providing a comprehensive early education means focusing on the holistic development of each child—socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically.
4. Positive Impact: Through meaningful connections, we aim to make a positive impact on the lives of our students, their families, and each other. Your contributions as a team member will help create a nurturing environment where growth and empowerment thrive.
5. Caring Environment: We prioritize creating a caring, inclusive, and safe environment for everyone in our community. As a member of our team, you'll play a vital role in creating a space where every child feels loved, supported, and valued.
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families and believe in the power of meaningful relationships to drive positive change, we want to hear from you. Join us at Early Advantage, where every day is an opportunity to grow, connect, and make a difference.
Each center is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the center, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of each center. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the center location, and not to Grow Your Center Corporate.
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Flexible Schedules
Option for a four-day workweek
PTO + Sick Pay + Holidays Paid
Career Advancement Opportunities + Paid Training
Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, and Supplemental Benefits
Bonuses
One Week Paid Vacation
One week of free Time Share anywhere in the world every 5 years of services
Beauty & Body Health Reimbursements
Discount at the local gym, $100 clothing stipend yearly, reimbursement once a year for nails, hair, etc., a yearly massage on us, and chiropractor visits.