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A childcare organization in Vaughan is seeking a Cook to prepare healthy meals for children in a child care centre. The ideal candidate will have a certificate in food handling, experience in a similar environment, and excellent communication skills. The role involves planning meals, ensuring dietary needs are met, purchasing groceries, and maintaining health standards. This is a full-time position with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
7755 Bayview Ave, Thornhill, ON L3T 4P1, Canada
Posted Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Work with us at Family Day!
Put your training, experience and passion for quality Child
Care and Early Learning to work at Family Day
Position Available : Cook Contract Full Time– 40 hours per week
Location : Thornhill CC/SA
Start Date : September 8, 2025
End Date : September 4, 2026
About Family Day:
Family Day Care Services is a non-profit, charitable organization with a long and distinguished history of providing high-quality early learning and child care services to children and families throughout Toronto, York and Peel Regions. We are a multi service organization with over 500 employees, providing a broad range of services including: 29 Child Care Centres, 49 Before and After Care programs, 204 Licensed Home Child Cares, 9 EarlyON programs, 2 Homework Plus programs, and Special Needs Resourcing for children and their families living in the Greater Toronto Area.
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Centre Supervisor the Cook is responsible for planning and preparing meals that are healthy and nutritious to be served in the child care centre and associated satellite programs. All food preparation is in accordance with Public Health standards, Canada Food Guide, Early Years Act (CCEYA), municipal and regional by-laws and Family Day’s Policies and procedures. The Cook is also responsible for lunch clean up and coordination of the child care centre laundry.
Job Duties:
Education and Experience Required
Diversity and Inclusion:
Family Day fosters a positive inclusive workplace culture, with a workforce that is representative of the families and communities it serves. Committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, Family Day encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation, to apply to join our team.
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Family Day Care Services is committed to providing a safe environment for children. All applicants will be thoroughly screened using background checks and a review process.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Family Day Care Services will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need to ensure your equal participation, feel free to contact Human Resources
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7755 Bayview Ave, Thornhill, ON L3T 4P1, Canada