Nutrition Specialist CELC - Omemee

CELC01 Compass Early Learning and Care; Omemee; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Early Learning and Care – Omemee is seeking a Nutrition Specialist to plan, prepare, and cook nutritious meals for children across CELC programs. You will collaborate with a team of nutrition specialists and staff to create menus that respect allergies, Canada Food Guide, and Compass ELC policies.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience with cooking for large groups, valid safety certifications, and willingness to travel between CELC sites. Purely on-site position in Omemee, Ontario.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for children in a group setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of Canada Food Guide and child nutrition practices.
• Ability to plan menus considering allergies and sensitivities.
• Commitment to safety, cleanliness, and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prep, and cook nutritious meals and snacks for groups.
• Collaborate with nutrition team and families to support learning.
• Draft seasonal menus aligned with guidelines and policies.
• Travel to all CELC programs as required.

Education

Post-secondary schooling in food, nutrition, or culinary

Police Background Check (Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check)

First Aid & CPR Level C

Food Handler's Certificate

Job description

Nutrition Specialist CELC - Omemee

Location: CELC Omemee - Omemee, Ontario
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Anticipated Start Date: 1 to 2 days in December and then full-time January 4, 2027
Starting Rate of Pay: $22.50 - $26.50

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.

Program Overview

Compass Early Learning and Care – Omemee is a newly established program located in Omemee, Ontario and is anticipated to open in December 2026. This program will be in an old church that has been renovated into a vibrant centre that will feature an infant room, a toddler room, and a preschool room. Please see our attached Vision Framework for more information.

About the Role

• 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.

For assistance, please contact our Human Relations – Recruitment and Hiring Coordinators at 705-749-3488 ext. 217 and ext. 245 or [e-mail].

About the Organization

CC054 Omemee 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.