Job Description
Job Description
Summary
We’re looking for a Part-Time Kitchen Assistant to join our team at The Wolfeboro Area Children's Center, working 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, 18–30 hours per week with flexible weekday scheduling.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys cooking, works well in a team, and takes pride in keeping a clean and efficient kitchen. We value team players with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed. Experience or the ability to help prepare meals for up to 200 children and staff daily is a big plus. If you're dependable, organized, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we’d love to have you on board!
Duties
Responsibilities May Include:
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas
- Fill lunch and snack buckets for classrooms
- Wash dishes and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen environment
- Assist with food preparation tasks such as washing and cutting fruits and vegetables
- Assisting with kitchen prep and cleanup
- Following food safety and cleanliness standards
- Label, date and store baked items and ingredients properly
- Supporting other kitchen staff as needed
Requirements
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- At least 1 year of kitchen experience
- A dependable and positive work ethic
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
- Good time management and attention to detail
- A willingness to learn and pitch in where needed
- Must be dependable, team-oriented, and able to work independently
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 30 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Serve Safe certification a plus
- Experience preparing food for large groups (e.g., 200 children and staff) is a plus
Benefits
Part-Time Benefits Include:
- Accrued sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid staff development classes
- Childcare discount
- Free daily lunch to all employees
About Us
The Children's Center provides comprehensive childcare services to children 6 weeks to 12 years of age, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We have built an exceptional child care facility staffed by caring, highly-qualified, and accomplished individuals who put children first. We take great pride in the extensive care, support, and enrichment activities that we are able to offer children including those with special needs.With 40+ years in business, the Center is now proud to serve the children and grandchildren of some of our very first clients.