Overview

Part-time kitchen staff position in a licensed child care center for preparing fresh and nutritious meals for children. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about meal preparation, with experience or interest in serving, food preparation, and maintaining high standards of food safety.

Job responsibilities include:

• Responsible for storage of food, cooking materials and all ingredients and maintain the food safety
• Follow the seasonal menu to prepare simple and healthy meals that are designed based on Canada’s Food Guide, including shredding, cutting fruits and vegetables, use of stove and oven, packaging and hot/cold serving of meals
• Ensure kitchen meets sanitization standards, and inspect and document food, fridge and dishwasher temperatures daily
• Ensure children with special diet needs receive suitable meal substitutes.
• Cleaning and sanitization of kitchen utensils and space, ensure garbage and recycled materials disposed properly
• Coordinate with Public Health's inspection and perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

Qualifications:

• This position does not require specific diploma (workplace safety training and orientation is provided), but cooking experience in a commercial kitchen is an asset
• ECA diploma is an asset for extended work hours of assisting classrooms

Must have:

• Commitment of parttime hours 9AM-1PM daily (extended work hours may be required as per communications)
• Food Handler/Safety Certificate; police vulnerable sector check (as a childcare worker); immunization record;
• As well as genuine love of working with children and you will find it the most rewarding job in the world!

Candidates should be committed to work hours, teamwork, cleanliness, and food safety.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in developing their skills in the food industry while exploring opportunity and gaining experience in working in licensed childcare settings to support children.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.50-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 22.0 per week

Work Location: In person