CWELCC - Cook

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario; North Bay; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

10% off family membership

Paid personal/sick days

Employee & Family Assistance Program

YMCA Federation Pension Plan

Mileage reimbursement

Team events

Learning & development opportunities

Flexible hours

Hybrid work options

Job summary

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is seeking a Child Care Cook to join our team across North Bay sites. This part‑time role focuses on planning, preparing, and serving nutritious lunches and snacks for children in our childcare centre, in line with Canada’s Food Guide and YMCA Best Practices.

You will work under the Supervisor of CYFD, ensuring safe food handling, compliance with the CCEYA, and timely menu updates.

Qualifications

• OSSD or equivalent (with WES if education completed outside Canada)
• Food Handler's Certification
• Health assessment and immunizations per local Health Authority
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR (Level C)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in food preparation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (French an asset)
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of the Child Care & Early Years Act (CCEYA)
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and code
• Ability to protect confidentiality
• Bilingualism an asset
• Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector

Responsibilities

• Assist with menu planning to ensure nutritious, high-quality meals in line with Canada’s Food Guide
• Track menu changes per CCEYA and Health Unit regulations
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Clean kitchen, service and storage areas as required
• Prepare food and beverages per standards with proper handling
• Post daily menu changes
• Provide substitutions for dietary restrictions and cultural needs
• Ensure compliance with relevant act/regulations (CCEYA, DSSAB, Public Health, Fire Department, Ministry of Education)
• Meet or exceed health code standards

Job description

We are currently looking for a Child Care Cookto join our team of committed professionals. This Part Time position within the Association is housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario's various siteslocation in North Bay.

Under the leadership of the Supervisor of Child, Youth & Family Development (CYFD), the Child Care Cook is responsible for planning, preparing and serving nutritious lunches and snacks for the children in the childcare centre, while meeting the regulations of the Canadian Food Guide and YMCA's Best Practices.

START DATE: As Soon As Possible

LOCATION: North Bay, Ontario

RATE OF PAY: $19.92/ Hourly

HOURS: 20–29Hours / Weekly

Major Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning of the menus, ensuring that they consist of nutritional and high-quality food items which are in accordance with Canada's Food Guide and public health recommendations.
• Track menu changes in accordance with the Child Care & Early Years Act and the Health Unit regulations
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Clean the work environment, kitchen, service area, and storage area as required and scheduled
• Prepare food and beverages according to the standards, ensuring proper and safe food handling
• Post all changes to the menu on a daily basis
• Responsible for food substitutions for children with dietary restrictions, allergies and/or cultural needs
• Implement and support the guidelines/regulations of the Child Care & Early Years Act (CCEYA) as well as all third-party governing agencies such as DSSAB/Municipality, Public Health and Fire Department and the Ministry of Education
• Ensure that the health code standards are met/exceeded

Qualifications

• Possession of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) *for education completed outside of Canada, applicants are required to submit a WES with their application
• Food Handler's Certification
• Health assessment from Medical Professional and Immunizations Record (or exemption) as recommended and approved by the local Medical Officer of Health
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR (Level C) *Recognized by the WSIB
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in food preparation or related experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (French communication skills considered an asset)
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Solid knowledge of the Child Care & Early Years Act (CCEYA)
• Knowledge of appropriate health and safety standards and code
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of all information and communications (oral and written) pertaining to the association, its officers, staff, students, volunteers, the children in our care and their families
• Bilingualism in both offical languages considered an asset
• Current and satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector

What We Offer

As a charity and community-based organization, we know how important connection and wellness is, and we offer a workplace that invests in people. We provide:

• Free YMCA membership + 10% off family membership
• Paid personal/sick days
• Employee & Family Assistance Program with counselling, coaching, legal + financial supports
• YMCA Federation Pension Plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Team events + staff recognition
• Learning & development opportunities
• Flexible hours + hybrid work options (role dependent)