Child Care Cook - Casual

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing essential services to the community. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and preparing nutritious meals, ensuring food safety, and assisting with the care of children. Your ability to communicate effectively and work within a budget will be key to your success. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of families, all while working in a vibrant community known for its rich culture and natural beauty. If you are passionate about food and child care, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Must have experience cooking and planning menus for large groups.
• Completion of a safe food handling training course is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare meals according to the Canada Food Guide.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties while assisting with child care.

Skills

Food Preparation

Communication Skills

Menu Planning

Child Care

Education

Secondary School Graduation

Safe Food Handling Training

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 & Corporate Safety 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.

The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together!

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