Kitchen Staff - Child Care - Server/ Dishwasher

Pathways Academy and Early Learning Centre is an educational facility offering a blend of traditional and Montessori teaching methods in a small classroom setting. We have been providing quality education and care in Niagara for over 20 years. Pathways is seeking energetic and enthusiastic Kitchen Staff & Lunch Time Duty Monitor to support our classrooms starting immediately.

**Great job oppurtunity for someone that needs for work around their children's school schedule . Shift is typically 4 -5 hours between 9:30 am - 2:30 pm.

To be considered for the position, the candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Experience working with young children (18 months - 12 years old)
• Able to take initiative and work collaboratively in a team environment
• A sense of humor, and a love of working with children.
• Professional, mature, warm, patient and nurturing
• Current First Aid and CPR C Certification
• Valid Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable sector screening
• Up to date Immunizations Records
• Safe Food Handler's Certificate
• A commitment to participate in school events, including family night a few times a school year
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure; Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding
• Attention to detail;
• Combination of standing and walking for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Responsibilities & Hours of Work to consider:

• Organize catered food and preparing plates and utensils required for each class; as well as delivering items to each room as needed.
• Ability to read ingredients of products and ensure all children with allergies recieve a safe alternate from caterer.
• Maintain a neat, well organized, and attractive kitchen
• Ensure kitchen meets the requirements of the Public Health Department.
• Ensure health & safety and all standards are met according to Ministry of Education licensing requirements.
• Operate commerical dishwasher
• Record food temperature and keep records required
• Communicate with the office and caterer of items needed.
• Review menu for the week to ensure fridge is stocked with condiments, beverages and fruit needed for the week.
• Assist teaching staff with lunch coverage by supervisoring and serving food to a various age group.
• Participation in staff meeting and professional developments, as well as school events are mandatory
• Shift typically run between from 9:30 am - 2:30 pm (however hours may vary)
• Current postion holder retiring - able to work alongside for training for a few weeks.

HOW TO APPLY:

All qualified and interested candidates may submit their resumes with cover letter detailing relevant education and experience. While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• On-site childcare
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you reside in the Niagara Region

Licence/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person