Kitchen Coordinator- The Montessori Country School, Nobleton

The Foray Group; Nobleton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foray Group is seeking a Kitchen Coordinator for The Montessori Country School in Nobleton. The role involves distributing meals and ensuring kitchen cleanliness while adhering to health regulations. Ideal candidates will have food handling certification and a commitment to creating an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits after 3 months

Vacation time and wellness days

Annual training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in food handling and kitchen management is preferred.
• Up-to-date immunization and security checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Distribute nutritious meals and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Record food temperatures as required by health regulations.

Skills

Commitment to social inclusion

Hygienic food handling

Education

Up-to-date First Aid and CPR

Food Handler Training

Job description

Position Title:

Kitchen Coordinator

Reports to:

Principal

Direct Reports:

None

We offer a comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits plan available after 3 months of employment, vacation time, and wellness days are available. Training and development opportunities available annually.

Hours of Work:

Monday – Friday, must be available within the hours of 7am – 6pm; rotating

Location

MCS - Nobleton

THE ORGANIZATION

The Montessori Country School is located in Nobleton, York Region, Ontario, Canada, and is a fully-licensed childcare centre, registered private school and accredited Montessori school, which provides programs for children ages 18 months to 12 years of age. Through the Montessori Country School – Nobleton, children receive care designed to help them develop their academic, emotional and social skills, and grow the foundations they will need to succeed in life. Our vision is to make every customer experience easy, efficient and enjoyable.

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.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Up-to-date First Aid and CPR
• Up-to-date Immunization and 2-tiered TB test
• Food experience is an asset
• Food Handler Training or Food Safety Training
• Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
• Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending and stooping
• Up-to-date immunization record
• Up-to-date Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check
• Criminal Reference Check (current within 6 months of start date)Job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required

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

The Montessori Country School is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all individuals feel valued, respected and supported. Candidates requiring an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department.