Nutrition Coordinator/Cook

Brown Bear Day Care; Ottawa; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading daycare as a Nutrition Coordinator/Cook! This full-time, permanent position offers the chance to create nutritious meals for children while enjoying a fun work environment. You'll be responsible for meal preparation, grocery shopping, and ensuring food safety standards are met. A valid driver's license is essential for grocery runs, and you must be comfortable working around children. With full medical and dental benefits after three months, this role is perfect for someone passionate about nutrition and child care. If you're ready to make a positive impact in a nurturing setting, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Friendly Work Environment

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required for grocery shopping.
• Must have First Aid/CPR and Food Handlers certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meals to classrooms as per menu.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and manage grocery shopping.

Skills

Time Management

Food Safety Knowledge

Ability to Work Independently

Comfort Around Children

Knowledge of Anaphylaxis Allergies

Education

First Aid/CPR Certification

Food Handlers Course

Vulnerable Sector Check

Tools

Grocery Shopping

Job description

Brown Bear Day Care is hiring for a Nutrition Coordinator/Cook to join our strong, fun, and energetic team.

Individual needs to be able to work independently, manage their own time within the daily food schedule, and enjoy working around children.

A vehicle (with valid driver's license) is a must as this individual is responsible for grocery shopping.

Responsibilities include:

1. Preparing and delivering all meals to classrooms, as per the menu (full recipes provided).
2. Collecting and cleaning all dishes and maintaining a clean environment as per OPH guidelines.
3. Grocery lists (weekly provided but will need specifics added) and shopping at Food Basics, No Frills, and/or Walmart.
4. Knowledge about anaphylaxis allergies as food cannot contain certain ingredients.
5. Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
6. Garbage and recycle taken out daily.
7. Candidate must be comfortable around children as there is a lunch break to cover 3 days/week for 1 hour each day.

A valid First Aid/CPR, a clear Vulnerable Sector Check, and Food Handlers Course is a must as per Ministry Guidelines.

This is a full-time/permanent position with full Medical/Dental benefits after 3 months.

Pay starts at $21/hour, $22 after 3 month probation.

Let us know if you are interested in this position. Complete this short form and we will follow up with you promptly.

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