STEPPING STONES CHILD CARE CENTER IS AN INNOVATIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER THAT PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AGES BIRTH-TWELVE. OUR CENTER OPERATES 24/7 TO ACCOMMODATE ALL SCHEDULES FOR WORKING FAMILIES. WE STRIVE TO CREATE A WARM, SAFE, NURTURING, AND HIGH-QUALITY ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN IN OUR CARE.
SWITCHPOINT’S STEPPING STONES CHILD CARE CENTER IS SEEKING KITCHEN ASSISTANT, Monday-Friday (12 pm-6 pm)

If you enjoy cooking, meal preparation, and helping to provide nutritious and healthy food for children in child care where
you can make a difference, then this is the position that you’ve been searching for. Stepping Stones childcare center is in
search of part-time Kitchen Aide to provide support in preparing meals and snacks for our children
in care under the direction of the Food Service Director. This job is an excellent entry level position to gain skills and
experiences in food service. Stepping Stones Child Care is looking to hire a dedicated and reliable kitchen aide to assist the
Food Service Director with ingredient preparation as well as perform all washing and cleaning duties required in the
kitchen. The kitchen aides responsibilities also includes assisting with inventory control, removing the garbage, washing
garbage cans, and clearing refrigerators, freezers, and storage rooms.

To be successful as a kitchen assistant, you should exercise exceptional time management and ensure that all duties are completed in a timely manner. Ultimately, an outstanding Kitchen Assistant should be able to comply with all food health
and safety regulations.

Job Responsibilities:
 Properly cleaning and sanitizing all food preparation areas according to established standards of hygiene.
 Washing and appropriately storing all cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes.
 Assisting the Food Service Director with the preparation of meal ingredients, which includes washing, cleaning,
peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat.
 Sweeping and mopping the kitchen floors as well as wiping down kitchen walls.
 Assisting with the unloading of delivered food supplies.
 Organizing and correctly storing food supplies.
 Promptly transferring meal ingredients from storage areas to the kitchen.
Stirring and heating soups and sauces as well as preparing hot beverages.
 Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to families, children, team members,
administration.
 Build positive relationships and communicate in a respectful manner with families, children, team members,
administration, and the community in which we serve.
 Prepare meals and snacks for children in care.
 Follow all CACFP Food Program requirements and paperwork.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
 Highschool Diploma/GED
 Comply with local, state, and federal laws governing child care.
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
 Friendly and approachable demeanor.
 Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and work ethic always.
 Ability to work as a team member with other staff and with families of children in care.
 Must be at least 18 years old.
 Must pass a Utah Child Care Licensing Background Check.
 Obtain required training upon hire per Utah Child Care Licensing: Preservice training that consists of 2.5 hours of
training before assuming work duties.
 Complete and maintain current CPR/First Aid and Food Handlers Permit certifications.
 Must be available to work a flexible schedule to meet the child care needs of families. This position is perfect for
college students needing flexible, evening, and weekend hours.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by law.