Child Care Cook - Casual

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Thunder Bay is seeking a dedicated individual to provide meals, snacks, and support in child care settings. The role includes housekeeping and laundry duties, assisting with children’s care, and upholding health and safety standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (or equivalent), a Level 1 safe food handling certificate, and experience cooking for large groups. Knowledge of the Canada Food Guide is essential.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent
• Safe food handling training (Level 1) completed
• Experience cooking and menu planning for large groups
• Knowledge of Canada Food Guide related to Child Care Act

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare meals and snacks following the Canada Food Guide
• Maintain food supplies within budget
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed
• Assist with care of children
• Perform related duties as assigned

Skills

Child care collaboration

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Safe food handling Level 1

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Program Supervisor, provides meals and snacks, performs housekeeping and laundry duties, and assists with the care of children.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and prepares meals and snacks in accordance with the Canada Food Guide and ensures that food supplies are maintained.
• Ensures food supplies are maintained within the established budget.
• Performs housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Ensures that health and safety procedures are maintained.
• Assists with the care of children.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Secondary school graduation; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Successful completion of a safe food handling training course (Level 1)
• Experience cooking and planning menus for large groups
• Knowledge of the Canada Food Guide as it relates to the Child Care and Early Years Act

Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to work with young children and their families
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Must have and maintain First Aid Certification
• Must have and maintain an up-to-date record of immunization
• Prior to commencing employment, must provide documentary evidence of having undergone a one-step tuberculosis skin test

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE:

It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant.If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION:

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY:

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone]

The City of Thunder Bayprovidesexceptional quality of life to those wholive, work, and play in Thunder Bay–a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay isrich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value ourhigh quality of lifeand promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.

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