What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commissary Kitchen Assistant! position at Inspire Early Education?
Inspire Young Minds. Build Your Career. Make an Impact.
Are you passionate about working with children and helping them grow, learn, and thrive? At Inspire Early Education, we create a joyful, inclusive environment where both children and educators flourish.
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Kitchen Assistant / Kitchen Utility to support the day-to-day operations of our commissary kitchen. This role plays a key part in food preparation, sanitation, inventory management, and ensuring adherence to Kids & Company standards and food safety regulations.
Your New Work Home
Boston Kitchen
500 Victory Road
Quincy, MA, 02171
Why You'll Love Working with Us:
- We don’t just support children — we support YOU.
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)
- Paid time off paid holidays (because balance matters)
- 401(k) to invest in your future
- Employee childcare discounts
- Daily Pay App — get paid when you need it
- Career growth opportunities (we promote from within!)
- A welcoming, inclusive, and team-first culture
- Recognition for the incredible work you do
What You’ll Do:
Every day is a chance to make an impact. You will:
- Assist cooks and kitchen staff with assigned food preparation tasks
- Assist with cutting fruits and vegetables and preparing hot lunches and daily meals
- Support preparation of breads, breadsticks, garlic bread, biscuits, croissants, and other menu items
- Help with portioning, packaging, and assembling meal components
- Prepare and pack cold bags for daily food distribution
- Assist with food preparation for field trips, school-age programs, and special events
- Assist cooks and kitchen staff with assigned food preparation tasks
- Support dishwashing operations, including cleaning cookware, utensils, trays, and equipment
- Follow proper washing, rinsing, and sanitizing procedures for all dishware
- Receive, unpack, and organize food and supply deliveries
- Ensure proper storage and labeling of products
- Maintain inventory using FIFO (First In, First Out) rotation practices
- Maintain daily logs for food temperatures, sanitizer levels, and refrigeration/freezer units
- Ensure safe food storage, handling, and disposal practices
- Adhere to all health, hygiene, and food safety regulations
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and storage areas
- Clean and sanitize appliances, counters, cupboards, and drawers
- Sweep, mop, and sanitize floors daily
- Remove garbage and recycle and maintain a safe working environment
- Perform general kitchen utility tasks as required
- Support overall kitchen operations as needed
- Complete other duties as assigned
Who You Are
- High School diploma/GED equivalency (Required)
- 2-3 years kitchen related experience (Required)
- Valid driver's license and a clean driver’s abstract (Required)
- Current ServSafe Certification. (Inspire will certify any cooks that do not hold a valid ServSafe certification)
- Clear criminal background check 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.
Ready to Love Where You Work?
If you’re looking for more than just a job — if you want a career filled with purpose, connection, and joy — we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and start making a difference at Inspire Early Education!
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.