CWELCC - Cook

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario; North Bay; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership + 10% off family

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 in North Bay is hiring a part-time Child Care Cook to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious lunches and snacks for children in our childcare centres, following Canada's Food Guide and YMCA best practices.

Under CYFD supervision, you will ensure safe food handling, maintain clean kitchen environments, adapt menus for dietary needs, and support health and safety regulations while contributing to a healthy, inclusive community. This role offers hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• OSSD required; submit WES for education completed outside Canada.
• Food Handler's Certification must be valid.
• Health assessment and immunizations record as recommended by local authorities.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR (Level C).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in food preparation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; French skills considered an asset.
• Strong computer skills and ability to protect confidentiality.
• Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with menu planning ensuring nutrition and quality per Canada’s Food Guide and health recommendations.
• Track menu changes per Child Care & Early Years Act and health regulations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Clean kitchen, service area and storage areas as required.
• Prepare food and beverages per standards with safe handling.
• Post daily menu changes.
• Substitute foods for dietary restrictions and cultural needs.
• Ensure compliance with CCEYA and other regulating bodies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong computer skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Bilingualism (asset)

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

WES evaluation (foreign education)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario has been serving our local communities for over 180 years and we are committed to supporting our local families, children, adults, youth and seniors in our various programs and services today.

At the YMCA, our values and purpose drive everything that we do. As a charity, we've championed values of empathy, health, trustworthy, inclusiveness, respect and responsibility. Helping people develop a healthy spirit, mind and body and inspiring a sense of social responsibility is the cornerstone of our legacy of caring.

To learn more about our programs and services offered please visit our website.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and is intended to fill a current position within our organization.

We are currently looking for a Child Care Cook to join our team of committed professionals. This Part-Time position within the Association is housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario's various site location 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: 20-29 Hours / 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)

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment. All of our employees and job applicants will be promoted or employed solely on the basis of their abilities and qualifications.