Kitchen Aide

Salary: $12.54 Hourly
Location : New Adventure Learning Center 260 S Gaston Street Brevard, NC 28712, NC
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 00458
Department: Child Development
Division: CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Opening Date: 05/01/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt


About
Transylvania County is a community with a rich cultural scene, grounded in tradition and history and with a vision for the future. We are a community that has a wonderful public and private education system that provides our region with a well-trained and viable workforce. Transylvania County has a population of 33,211, featuring over 250 waterfalls with the highest, Whitewater reaching a staggering 411ft. For the outdoor enthusiast there are 1000+ miles of trails, 300+ miles of cycling territory including single tracks and fire roads; fly fishing from the many streams, pristine swimming holes and even mountain climbing at the famous Looking Glass Rock scaling 60ft of granite face rock. Come join and see what our community is all about!

Employees in this position assist in the care of children at the New Adventure Learning Center. Duties consist of a variety of functions that assist with procedures directed by the lead teacher. An aid will work in and out of a classroom environment giving morning/afternoon breaks for teachers, assisting with the distribution of food & drinks, light housekeeping, order supplies, assists with lunch breaks in assigned classroom, and more.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and serve meals following CACFP guidelines, ensuring that children are receiving meals that are nutritious, properly prepared, and of adequate portions according to CACFT requirements.
• Assist in the care and instruction of a children within our Child Development Center. Duties include the supervision of children's play, meal, toilet, and rest time activities; prepare and serve children's meal/snack; perform light housekeeping duties; diaper change and proper cleanup of children after diapering.
• Maintain the kitchen to the highest level of sanitation and cleanliness.
  • Prepare dishes and utensils used at mealtime for return to Transylvania Co. Schools for sanitizing.
  • Clean stove, countertops, and other kitchen surfaces daily.
  • Mop kitchen floor daily.
  • Clean refrigerator, freezer, cabinets and stove periodically as needed.
• Arrange with Director the ordering of supplies.
• Understand and maintain the environmental health sanitation requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of developmental characteristics of toddlers and preschool children.
• Basic knowledge of child care methodology and developmentally appropriate practices in discipline.
• General knowledge of basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to establish rapport with children and parents.
• Ability to communicate well with peers, teachers, and community resources/professionals.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions.
• Knowledge of good health practices as well as licensing and sanitation requirements.
• Ability to respond to children in gentle and nurturing ways.

Physical Demands

This position requires regular physical activity associated with working in a child development and food service setting. Employees must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach for extended periods throughout the day. The role involves frequent lifting and carrying of supplies, meal trays, and equipment, as well as assisting young children with daily activities, including diapering, toileting, meals, and rest time. Fine motor skills are required for food preparation, serving, cleaning, and handling utensils and materials safely. The position may also require pushing or pulling carts and performing repetitive motions related to housekeeping and kitchen maintenance tasks.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a classroom and kitchen setting within a child development center. Employees are exposed to typical conditions found in childcare and food preparation areas, including noise from children, kitchen equipment, and shared workspaces. The role requires adherence to strict sanitation, safety, and environmental health standards, including frequent cleaning and disinfection of surfaces, equipment, and floors. Interaction with children, staff, and supervisors is continuous, and the position requires flexibility to move between classrooms and kitchen areas to support daily center operations.
Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalency is required. Preference of at least two years of experience in working with young children in nursery school, kindergarten or child care facility.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License
• Successful completion of SBI background check with required fingerprinting by Sheriff Office. (Instructions issued by HR at pre-boarding)
• Successful completion of Transylvania County standard background check. (Instructions issued by HR at pre-boarding)
• Successful completion of drug screening. (Instructions issued by HR at pre-boarding)

Wellness Center

• The Wellness Center is open M-W-F 8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm and T-TH 8am-12pm.
• The Wellness Center is a partnership between Transylvania County and the City of Brevard.
• County Employees and dependents on the medical plan over the age of 7 may use the Wellness Center for all services at no cost.
• Service is provided by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io to make an appointment.
• Time away from your work location to visit the Wellness Center is not charged to leave.
• Services include routine bloodwork monitoring, allergy injections, monitoring chronic illnesses, manage and authorize prescriptions, coordinate referrals, school physicals and testing for flu, mono and strep.

Payroll & Banking Benefits

1. Electronic Payroll Deposit: County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, totaling 26 pay periods each year. Paychecks are distributed through secure ACH direct deposit, available to all banks and credit unions. Deposits are scheduled so that funds are accessible by Friday morning on each payday. Employees have the option to split their paycheck between two accounts-one with a specified dollar amount and the other receiving the remaining balance.
2. Credit Union: County Employees may be a member of the Civic Federal Credit Union. Local office is in Asheville. Learn more by visiting
3. First Citizens Bank: First Citizens offers special bank packages for County Employees: checking with interest, no minimum balance on savings account, $500 towards closing costs on a First Citizens mortgage, and low introductory APR on balance transfers for various rewards. Learn more by visiting our local office in Brevard, located directly across the street from the County Administration Building.

Retirement

• 401K - Empower Retirement - Voluntary Employee Contributions, rollovers from prior plans, etc.
• 457 - Nationwide Retirement Solutions - Voluntary Employee Contributions, rollovers from prior plans, etc.

Local Discounts- County ID must be presented to receive discount
• Advance Auto Parts - 10% off
• Auto Zone Auto Parts - 10% off
• Brevard Clay - 10% off all Paint Your Own Pottery!
• The Brevard Clothing Company - 20% off all items
• The Clothing Connection - 20% off all items
• Cardinal Cleaners - 15% off all items
• Headwaters Outfitters - 15% off full retail price items (some exclusion apply), group rates for trips down the French Broad River.
• Healthy Harvest Natural Foods - 10% off on dietary supplements only (vitamins, minerals, and herbal)
• Jiffy Lube - 15% off up to $15.00 on everything except tire purchase, Brevard location only
• La Petite Spa & Wellness - 10% off any services that are offered.
• Lilly T's Clothing Company- 20% off all items to County Employees
• Main Street Ltd- 15% off entire purchase
• Pescados's Burritos - 15% off
• Rae & Ivy- 10% off entire purchase
• Subway - 10% off at both Brevard locations
• Tan 360 - 10% off entire purchase
• Workout Anytime - $1 enrollment, $15 month Basic or $25 month Premium