Childcare Cook & Kitchen Steward

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

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.