Kitchen Coordinator - Centres for Early Learning

The Foray Group; Markham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Coordinator to ensure children receive nutritious meals in a safe and hygienic environment. This role involves managing food distribution, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and adhering to strict health guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food safety and a commitment to creating a positive dining experience for children. Join a team that values growth, recognition, and a supportive workplace culture, where your contributions make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Benefits

Health Benefits (Medical and Dental)

Vacation and Wellness Days

Focused Training and Development

Staff Recognition and Culture Activities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and health regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 20 kg and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Distribute nutritious meals to children and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Record food temperatures and ensure compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Food Handler Training

Physical Endurance

Education

Standard First Aid Certification

Up-to-date Immunization Record

Job description

Position Title: Kitchen Coordinator

Reports to: Centre Director

Compensation Package: We offer a comprehensive compensation package:

• Competitive hourly rate starting at $19.21
• Health Benefits (medical and dental).
• Vacation and Wellness Days.
• Focused Training and Development – CFEL focuses on creating a fun and creative environment to inspire our educators to grow and excel. We go above and beyond the average childcare centre! (i.e., annual in-house Learning conference – paid time off, advancement opportunities with on-the-job training).
• Staff Recognition and Culture – We love our employees and make sure to take time to let them know we value and appreciate their efforts and initiative. Examples include Wellness Activities, Smile Appreciation Day (in house employee appreciation), Child Care Worker Appreciation Day, Employment Anniversary Celebrations

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, within the hours of 7 am – 6 pm

The Organization

Centres for Early Learning, fully licensed by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services and Toronto Children’s Services, is made up of nine childcare centres serving communities in various high need areas of Toronto, Canada. We believe that the right learning environment supports child development. With programs for infants to children 12 years of age, our centres offer fun, educational environments that parents trust and rely on. Our Education Curriculum is designed to meet the individual developmental needs of each child, including social, physical, intellectual, creative, emotional and self-concept. We are proud to have been Enriching Lives for the past 47 years, and making a difference in lives of children, families and the communities we serve.

The Role

The Kitchen Coordinator is responsible to distribute nutritious and appealing meals to the classroom, wash dishes after lunch as per the health guidelines and regulations to maintain the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner.

Success

The successful candidate will have knowledge of food safety and will have a high regard for ensuring the children are served their meals on time, and that they meet food safety requirements set out by the ministry and Ontario’s health department.

Qualifications

• Food experience is an asset
• Food Handler Training or Food Safety Training
• Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending and stooping
• All staff working with children are required under the Child Care and Early Year’s Act to have a valid standard first aid certification including infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) prior to the first day of work
• Up-to-date immunization record
• Up-to-date Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check

Duties & Responsibilities

• To record food temperatures as required by the Health Department
• To ensure that food temperatures are maintained at the appropriate levels throughout arrival and serving
• To distribute food amounts in accordance with the guidelines from the caterer and appropriate to the age level of the children in each group, in an attractive manner, with the appropriate number of serving dishes and all utensils needed
• To handle all food and the environment in an hygienic manner
• To set up trays containing the appropriate number of all plates, bowls, cups, cutlery etc. for each group
• To inform the VP when quantities are too much or too little or of any errors in the order received and request cancellation of items in stock
• To organize and maintain all storage areas and ensure that any food items kept at the School are stored in closed containers and according to health regulations
• The Kitchen Coordinator is responsible for daily cleaning of the kitchen
• Comply with all health, fire, CCEYA regulations and School policies
• To wash hands thoroughly before handling food and each time after returning to the kitchen
• To wear an apron and hair net/covering at all times
• To follow fire drill procedures
• To complete kitchen inventory as per schedule
• To wash all snack and lunch dishes and all utensils used, as scheduled, and according to Health Regulations
• To prepare all birthday treats ordered by the families

Our Core Values:

• Do What is Right
  Courage over comfort
• See it Through
  Big ideas have small beginnings... own it!
• Crushin' it
  Choose something great and shatter the norm.
• We Over Me
  Nobody gets there unless everybody gets there.
• Be Curious
  Invest in yourself!
• Go the Extra Mile!
  Don't be average, be awesome.

Centres for Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employment equity and the provision of fair and accessible employment practices under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for job applicants, where needed and upon request, to support their full participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. We encourage candidates requiring any support or accommodation to notify us at the time of application to ensure the provision of equal opportunities.