Nutrition Specialist

CELC01 Compass Early Learning and Care; Millbrook; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Compass Early Learning and Care in Millbrook, Ontario is hiring a Nutrition Specialist to plan, prep, and cook nutritious meals and snacks for children, following the Canada Food Guide and Compass policies. You will develop menus and collaborate with a passionate nutrition team to support healthy eating and inclusive practices.

This 35‑hour weekly role runs Monday to Friday with varied start times. Candidates should have cooking for large groups experience, a Food Handler certificate, and First

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience working/volunteering with children.
• 1-3 years preparing and cooking for large groups.
• Familiarity with Child Care Early Years Act and licensing standards.
• Valid Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check, First Aid/CPR Level C, and updated immunizations.
• Valid Food Handler Certificate.
• Post-secondary schooling in food, nutrition, or culinary.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prep, and cook nutritious meals and snacks.
• Collaborate with a dedicated nutrition team.
• Prepare menus considering allergies and dietary needs.
• Draft seasonal menus per Canada Food Guide and policies.
• Engage with families and staff to support healthy eating.
• Travel to CELC programs as needed.

Skills

Experience with children

Cooking for large groups

Food handler certificate

First Aid & CPR

Knowledge of childcare standards

Nutrition education background

Education

Post-secondary schooling in food, nutrition, or culinary

Job description

Nutrition Specialist

Location: CELC Millbrook – Millbrook, Ontario

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Starting Rate of Pay: $22.50 - $26.50

Anticipated Start Date: September 21, 2026

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.

About the role

At Compass ELC, you will work as a Co-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 6:30 am and 6 pm.

Accountabilities

• Planning, prepping, and cooking nutritious and delicious meals and snacks.
• Collaborating with a dedicated and passionate team of nutrition specialists.
• Preparing menus 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

• 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.

CC025 Millbrook

Compass ELC is a non-profit, charitable organization established in 1981. We are a purpose-led, value-based organization where children are at the heart of all that we do. We currently offer early learning and care (licensed infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten and school age; EarlyON; Forest and Nature programs) at over 40 locations and support many licensed Home Child Care programs.