Childcare Cook

Upper Canada Child Care; Canada; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Travel insurance

Paid personal days

Paid vacation time

Group RRSP program

Staff appreciation/mentorship

Childcare discounts

Summer day camps

Job summary

Upper Canada Child Care in Thornhill is seeking a Cook/housekeeper to join our in-centre team. This full-time, 25-hour week role requires a 5-hour shift Monday through Friday and offers a comprehensive benefits package including dental, health and travel insurance.

Responsibilities include purchasing, preparing and serving snacks and meals, cleaning and maintaining logs and records, and ensuring compliance with public health guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in food preparation and serving.
• Prior experience working with children an asset.
• At least 18 years of age or older due to licensing requirements.
• Health assessment and record of immunization, as outlined by legislation.
• Up-to-date certification in CPR-C and Standard First Aid
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to operate standard kitchen appliances and laundry equipment.
• Knowledge of Canada’s food guide.
• Proven ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively and establish appropriate relationships with families, coworkers and other professionals.
• Have the physical stamina and ability to kneel, bend, lift and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains a safe and healthy environment that is in compliance with all internal and external guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Plans, prepares and delivers wholesome and nutritious foods according to set standards and regulations. Follows a set menu while adhering to allergy/dietary restrictions of children.
• Responsible for ordering, purchasing, receiving and unpacking of food and supplies while respecting set budgets. Shopping at local stores may be required.
• Maintains centre inventory, ensures freshness and minimizes waste.
• Applies knowledge of public health requirements relating to food preparation, storage, dishwashing and general cleaning/disinfecting practices.
• Loads and unloads centre dishwasher. Hand-washes dishes and supplies as needed.
• Operates laundry machines. Folds and maintains laundry as needed.
• Records temperatures (food) and completes checklists/logs as required. Keeps all kitchen and house keeping records up-to-date.
• Keeps team and supervisor apprised of compliance issues or problems related to outside regulations and internal policy.

Skills

Food preparation

Serving

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Upper Canada Child Care - “A smile on each child’s face…every day.”

We are currently recruiting a Cook to join our Team in Thornhill at the following location: North Thornhill CC.

This position is to fill an existing vacancy.

Pay Range: $20.06 - $22.93 /hour, plus full-time benefit package (including dental, health and travel insurance), 10 paid personal days plus paid vacation time.

Position Type & Required Availability:

• Full-Time Position (25 hours/week): Candidates must be available to work a 5-hour shift Monday-Friday to be considered.

Who We Are:

Upper Canada Child Care, non-profit licensed provider since 1983, operates 85+ centres in Toronto, York Region, and Simcoe County. We offer full-day and before and after school programs, summer camps, and a forest school. Guided by values of support, trust, safety, respect, and professionalism, we prioritize play-based learning and outdoor exploration. We invest in quality program delivery, providing specialized supports and training. Ministry of Education licensed, our programs reflect the four foundations of learning. Join us and help put “a smile on each child’s face…every day.”

What We Offer Our Educators:

As a large and growing organization, we have the ability to offer competitive compensation and rewards, including regular pay increases, wage enhancement grants, paid personal days, medical and dental benefits, split shift premium pay, paid training and development, involvement in charity initiatives, long term service awards, childcare discounts, group RRSP program, formal mentorship program and the opportunity to advance and move throughout the organization. Upper Canada Child Care also operates summer day camps at select locations, in addition to unique programs such as residential camp and forest school.

Position Summary:

The cook/housekeeper is responsible for all duties relating to the purchasing, preparation and serving of all snacks and meals. The cook/housekeeper is responsible for general cleaning, maintenance and housekeeping. The position includes administration tasks such as daily logs and records. Supports the organization’s vision, mission, and guiding values. This is a fully in-centre position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Creates and maintains a safe and healthy environment that is in compliance with all internal and external guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Plans, prepares and delivers wholesome and nutritious foods according to set standards and regulations. Follows a set menu while adhering to allergy/dietary restrictions of children.
• Responsible for ordering, purchasing, receiving and unpacking of food and supplies while respecting set budgets. Shopping at local stores may be required.
• Maintains centre inventory, ensures freshness and minimizes waste.
• Applies knowledge of public health requirements relating to food preparation, storage, dishwashing and general cleaning/disinfecting practices.
• Loads and unloads centre dishwasher. Hand-washes dishes and supplies as needed.
• Operates laundry machines. Folds and maintains laundry as needed.
• Records temperatures (food) and completes checklists/logs as required. Keeps all kitchen and house keeping records up-to-date.
• Keeps team and supervisor apprised of compliance issues or problems related to outside regulations and internal policy.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in food preparation and serving.
• Prior experience working with children an asset.
• At least 18 years of age or older due to licensing requirements.
• Health assessment and record of immunization, as outlined by legislation.
• Up-to-date certification in CPR-C and Standard First Aid
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to operate standard kitchen appliances and laundry equipment.
• Knowledge of Canada’s food guide.
• Proven ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively and establish appropriate relationships with families, coworkers and other professionals.
• Have the physical stamina and ability to kneel, bend, lift and stand for extended periods.
• Moderate level of physical effort is regularly required; including but not limited to kneeling, pushing, pulling, bending, carrying and reaching.

Upper Canada Child Care is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from members of our diverse communities.Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact the interviewer in advance if you require accommodations.

Thank you for your interest; only applicants who may be interviewed will be contacted.

Upper Canada Child Care is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from members of our diverse communities.Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact the interviewer in advance if you require accommodations.

Thank you for your interest; only applicants who may be interviewed will be contacted.