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About the Role
Under the leadership of the Chef de Cuisine, the Kitchen Assistant will provide assistance to the Chef and Cooks by clearing and cleaning dishes, helping with food preparation and service, and assisting children and staff as required. This role contributes to a welcoming dining experience for students, staff, and café patrons in a purpose-driven school environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with kitchen production and food preparation for meals, salads, snacks, catering, and special or restricted dietary requirements.
- Prepare sandwiches, salads, and grab-and-go items for the café.
- Assemble portions for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including items such as cereal, juice, fruit, bowls, sugar, and crackers.
- Serve café and dining patrons by communicating daily menu offerings and serving portions according to established guidelines.
- Help receive deliveries, put supplies away, and support kitchen cleaning activities.
- Keep work areas and kitchen spaces clean, sanitized, and tidy; store excess food appropriately, clear waste, and follow cleanliness and sanitation instructions.
- Follow School, HACCP, and municipal food-handling policies, standards, and guidelines when preparing and handling food and leftovers.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the Food Services Department.
Requirements
- Experience in a food services role in a professional or institutional kitchen.
- Knowledge of food service practices and procedures.
- A valid Food Handler Certificate is required.
- A good understanding of sanitation and cleanliness, including knowledge of WHMIS.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with school-aged children.
- Availability to work weekends.
- Successful candidates must supply Canada’s National Ballet School with a Police Reference Check in accordance with the School’s Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse Prevention Policy.
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving
- Food preparation
- Food service
- Sanitation
- Cleanliness
- WHMIS
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Working in a fast-paced environment
- Working with school-aged children
- Smart Serve certification (asset)
Location
- Canada's National Ballet School
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
Experience Level
- Entry-level (enthusiasm and willingness to learn valued)
Education Level
- Food Handler Certificate
Salary/Compensations
- $34,000 annually
Benefits
- Dental
- Health
- Paramedical
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Paid Vacation Time
- Commitment to Work-Life Balance
- Development & Learning Opportunities
- Discounted rates for Adult Ballet Classes
- Discounted rates for all programs and items at retail outlet
- Complimentary staff meal per shift
- Discounted café snacks and beverages
About the Company
- Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) is a leading arts and education institution dedicated to excellence in dance training, community programming, and health initiatives.
- NBS has 300+ employees supporting programs ranging from professional ballet training, community engagement, and groundbreaking health initiatives.
- NBS fosters a collaborative, creative environment rooted in inclusion and continuous growth.
Equal Opportunity
- NBS is committed to addressing systemic inequities in every facet of our organization including programs, policies and practices.
- It is NBS’ top priority to build a remarkable and talented workforce that reflects the diversity of the City of Toronto.
- We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially welcoming those with diverse intersectional identities who bring unique perspectives and contribute to the diversification of ideas.
- If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us.