Daycare Kitchen Assistant!

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds? At Inspire Early Education, we foster a joyful, inclusive learning environment where both children and educators thrive. Join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and the magic of early learning.

We're currently seeking experienced and caring individuals to join our team as Kitchen Assistants. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will assist in the overall management of day-to-day operations of all food preparation and cooking in the kitchen.

Location: 

• Inspire Central O'Fallon: 123 Hutchings Farm Dr, O'Fallon, MO 63366

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Work-Life Support: Generous PTO, 401(k) with match
• Perks That Make a Difference: Childcare discounts, Daily Pay app
• Grow with Us: Ongoing professional development + clear advancement paths

What You’ll Do:

• Daily Duties include heating food, assembling snacks, cutting fruit/ vegetables, portioning, dishwashing, and delivering food to the classrooms.
• Responsible for assisting the Cook in preparing meals and snacks for children with special dietary needs 
• Ensure safe food storage and disposal, including maintaining temperature logs.
• Complies with all health regulations and the company’s best practices
• Follow proper washing and sanitizing procedures for all dishware after collection from classrooms
• Upkeep kitchen cleaning schedule, including dishwashing, daily, weekly, and monthly duties
• Duties and responsibilities may change from time to time on the needs of the daycare centers. 

Who You Are

Required:

• High School diploma/GED equivalency required
• 1 - 2 years of Kitchen Assistant-related experience 

• Valid driver's license and a clean driver’s abstract.

• Current Food Handler Certification or willing to get

• Clear background checks and up-to-date health assessments.
• Ability to push, pull and lift to 45 pounds 
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to take initiative and problem-solve effectively. 

Preferred

• Experience working with vulnerable populations
• Experience working with children. 

Join us at Inspire Early Education and become part of a diverse and inclusive community committed to providing the highest quality early childhood education. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Inspire Early Education is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities. If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at careers@inspireschools.com.