Kitchen Aide/Teacher's Assistant - Child Development Program

Kitchen Aide/Teacher’s Assistant

Wirtzie’s Preschool & Childcare Program – Surprise, AZ
$15/68 hour/ Monday–Friday
Schedule: 7:30 AM–12:00 PM

Start Your Day Making a Difference. Nourish Growing Minds.
At Benevilla, our mission is simple: Enrich lives.
If you enjoy cooking, supporting young learners, and being part of a positive team, this role offers meaningful work with a consistent weekday schedule.

• No evenings
• No weekends
• Predictable morning hours
• Purpose-driven work

As a Kitchen Aide/Teacher’s Assistant, you will:

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with program guidelines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment
• Follow food safety standards and proper documentation procedures
• Assist in classrooms as needed to support daily routines and activities
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members

Purpose-driven work. Consistent schedule. Real impact every morning.

What You’ll Need:

• Reliable transportation to the Surprise, AZ area
• 6+ months of culinary experience
• Previous experience in early care and education or related experience (volunteering, nannying, or weekend nursery work counts)
• High school diploma or GED
• Strong customer service, organizational, and confidentiality skills
• Must complete a pre-employment health appraisal and maintain updated health documentation every two (2) years in accordance with NAC accreditation standards
• Ability to obtain certifications including Fingerprint Clearance, CPR, TB/Chest X-Ray, and Food Handler’s (we provide support for certification costs)

Some of the Great Perks Our Employees Enjoy:

• Health benefits for employees working 30+ hours per week
• Voluntary participation in a 403(b)-retirement plan (available to all employees)
• Employee and family discounts on select Benevilla programs
• Discounted childcare
• Gym perks and free wellness classes
• Support for required certifications
• A positive team culture where you are valued

Come help us enrich lives — including your own.

MissionBenevilla. Enriching Lives.VisionA better quality of life for everyone at every age. What We DoStarted by and for our community in 1981, Benevilla enriches lives of West Valley residents by serving older adults, adults with disabilities, children, and the families who care for them. Employee MottoCaring for you the way we would care for our loved ones.