Summer Cook Assistant - CELC Courtice

Compass Early Learning and Care; Courtice; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care organization is seeking a passionate individual to prepare nourishing meals for children. This role involves creativity, teamwork, and a profound commitment to child safety and wellness. Ideal for candidates who thrive in a nurturing environment and possess the necessary food safety certifications.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience working/volunteering with children.
• 1-3 years experience cooking and preparing food for large groups.
• Familiarity with Child Care Early Years Act and licensing standards.

Responsibilities

• Planning, prepping, and cooking nutritious meals and snacks.
• Collaborating with a team of nutrition specialists.
• Ensuring safety and cleanliness for children and staff.

Skills

Cooking for large groups

Interacting with children

Nutrition planning

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Standard First Aid and CPR Level C

Job description

Location : CELC Courtice (St. Mother Teresa Elementary) - Courtice, Ontario

Hours : 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Starting Rate of Pay : $22.12 to $26.12 per hour

Anticipated Start Date : June 27, 2025

Anticipated End Date : August 22, 2025

Please Apply By : June 1, 2025

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 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.

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Come Work with Compass ELC :

About the role :

You are passionate about nutrition and have experience cooking for large groups. You are energetic, creative, and resourceful, enjoy interacting with children, and are comfortable engaging with children and families. You possess a valid Food Handlers Certificate as well as the training and documents required by the Ministry of Education to work in a child care setting.

Key Responsibilities :

• 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 for childrens food allergies and sensitivities
• Drafting and preparing seasonal menus in consideration of the Canada Food Guide, the 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, community partners, and school staff, including principals, custodians, and teaching teams in shared spaces.
• Working as part of a team with fellow Co-workers, Families, Community Partners, and Children.
• Ensuring the safety of staff and children by learning and acknowledging all childrens diverse needs, backgrounds and creating equitable opportunities for all children to engage.
• Demonstrating respect for spaces by ensuring the safety and cleanliness of all equipment, furniture, and materials.

Skills and Qualifications :

• 1-3 years experience working / volunteering with children and youth.

1-3 years of experience cooking and preparing food for large groups of people.

• Familiarity with the Child Care Early Years Act and licensing standards.
• Valid certifications include : Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check, Standard First Aid and CPR Level C, Updated immunization records, Food Handler's Certificate.

How to Apply :

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through ourBamboo Careers Page.

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, Mtis 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 Coordinator at ext. 217,.