Nutrition Specialist

Compass Early Learning and Care; Keene; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Early Learning and Care in Keene, Ontario is seeking a Nutrition Specialist to plan, prep, and cook nutritious meals for children, following the Canada Food Guide and Compass policies.

The role is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an anticipated start date of October 5, 2026. You will collaborate with a nutrition team, adapt menus for allergies, and may travel to CELC programs as needed.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience working/volunteering with children and youth (Preferred)
• 1-3 years of experience preparing and cooking food for large groups (Required)
• Familiarity with the Child Care Early Years Act and licensing standards (Preferred)
• Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check, Standard First Aid and CPR Level C, immunization records (Required)
• Food Handler's Certificate (Required)
• Post-secondary schooling in food, nutrition, or culinary (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Planning, prepping, and cooking nutritious meals and snacks.
• Collaborating with a team of nutrition specialists.
• Preparing menus with regard to allergies and sensitivities.
• Drafting seasonal menus per Canada Food Guide and guidelines.
• Building relationships with families and staff.

Skills

Experience with children

Cooking for large groups

Education

Post-secondary schooling in food/nutrition/culinary

Job description

Nutrition SpecialistLocation: Northern Lights - Keene, Ontario
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Starting Rate of Pay: $22.50 - $26.50

Anticipated Start Date: October 5, 2026

Hiring Declarations

Compass Early Learning and Care does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make hiring decisions. We value authentic applications that accurately reflect each candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all information submitted is truthful and represents their own work and experience.

About Us:

Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest not-for-profit child care organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 700 Staff and 80 Home childcare providers, we offer 46 high-quality licensed childcare centres and over 80 licensed homes serving over 4,000 families

For over forty years, Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and child care. We believe in creating nurturing environments that celebrate children's curiosity and whole selves. Our organization fosters a culture of growth, collaboration, and inclusivity, where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.

Job Posting Declarations:

Compass Early Learning and Care does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make hiring decisions. We value authentic applications that accurately reflect each candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all information submitted is truthful and represents their own work and experience.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About Us:

Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest not-for-profit child care organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 700 Staff and 80 Home Child Care providers, we offer 42 high-quality licensed childcare centers and over 50 licensed homes serving over 4,000 families.

For over forty years, Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and child care. We believe in creating nurturing environments that celebrate children's curiosity and whole selves. Our organization fosters a culture of growth, collaboration, and inclusivity, where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.

About the role:

At Compass ELC, you will work as a Nutrition Specialist alongside some of the most passionate, caring, and dedicated educators in the industry. You will spend your time planning, prepping, and cooking nutritious and delicious meals and snacks, following the Canada Food Guide, the Ministry of Education, and Compass Early Learning and Care policies and guidelines. You will model and grow a perspective of equity and strive for a deeper understanding of cultural awareness.

Hours will be based on program needs and funding. You will work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday; hours may vary between 7 am and 6 pm.

Some accountabilities associated with the role include:

• Planning, prepping, and cooking nutritious and delicious meals and snacks.
• Collaborating with a dedicated and passionate team of nutrition specialists.
• Preparingmenus and food with consideration to children's food allergies and sensitivities
• Drafting and preparing seasonal menus in consideration of the Canada Food Guide, Ministry of Education, and Compass ELC policies and guidelines.
• Building and maintaining relationships with families and including them in the learning process.
• Building and maintaining relationships with staff, volunteers, students, and community partners.
• Working as part of a team with Co-workers, Families, Community Partners, and Children.
• Ensuring the safety of staff and children by learning and acknowledging all children's diverse needs and backgrounds, and creating equitable opportunities for all children to engage.
• Demonstrating respect for spaces by ensuring the safety and cleanliness of all equipment, dishes, furniture, and materials.
• Cooking and baking nutritious snacks for our School Age Teams
• Coordinating and creating a schedule with the nutrition team.
• Being available to travel to all CELC programs.

Skills and Qualifications:

Requirements:

• 1-3 years' experience working/volunteering with children and youth. (Preferred)
• 1 - 3 years of experience preparing and cooking food for large groups of people (Required)
• Familiarity with the Child Care Early Years Act and licensing standards. (Preferred)
• Valid certifications include a Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check, Standard First Aid and CPR Level C, and updated immunization records. (Required)
• Valid Food Handler's Certificate (Required)
• Post-secondary schooling in food, nutrition, or culinary. (Preferred)

Inclusivity and Accessibility:

To address issues of systemic inequity within our communities, we strongly encourage individuals from communities and groups that have historically been disadvantaged and/or marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous Peoples of Canada, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as women and/or gender diverse, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and persons with lived or living experience of homelessness to apply.

We are committed to reducing barriers to employment, providing accommodations upon request, and ensuring an accessible interview process. We encourage you to bring your true or whole self and way of being to the interview process.

Inclusivity and Accessibility:

To address issues of systemic inequity within our communities, we strongly encourage individuals from communities and groups that have historically been disadvantaged and/or marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous Peoples of Canada, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as women and/or gender diverse, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and persons with lived or living experience of homelessness to apply.

We are committed to reducing barriers to employment, providing accommodations upon request and ensuring an accessible interview process. We encourage you to bring your true or whole self and way of being to the interview process.

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