Description:

The Early Learning Centre – Dalewood Centre Cook is responsible for creating and providing nutritionally balanced meals and snacks daily for children enrolled in St. Thomas Early Learning Programs. They will ensure that the policies and procedures of the Early Learning Centre and the local health unit are met, including “Paint Your Plate” and Canada’s Food Guide. The Centre Cook will ensure that a clean and safe kitchen environment is always maintained.

The Centre Cook will work independently, but will be supervised by the Centre Director, they will be expected to meet the food development and preparation needs for the Centre.

STARTING WAGE: $17.35 PER HOUR  

Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, MONDAY TO FRIDAY

The Centre Cook will

• Follow all organizational policies of St. Thomas Early Learning Centre
• Be aware of the Program Statement of the St. Thomas Early Learning Centre, “Paint Your Plate” and Canada’s Food Guide to ensure that food development and preparation is in alignment
• Keep the kitchen, food supplies, cooking equipment and dishes clean in accordance with Health and Safety standards, ensuring that all kitchen cleaning checklists are adhered to
• Read manuals of all kitchen equipment to ensure proper use. They are to report any damage or non-working equipment to the Centre Director to support the repair or replacement next steps
• Ensure proper storage and removal of all recycling material and emptying of garbage each day
• Disinfecting toys from all classrooms as required

Menu Development and Meal Preparation

• Meet quarterly with all Centre Cook’s in planning and developing nutritious menus according to Canada’s Food Guide, “Paint Your Plate” and the St. Thomas Early Learning Centre’s policies, taking into consideration food requirements and restrictions due to special diet and allergies
• Make suggestions to the Director regarding needed food and supplies
• Store food and supplies to ensure nutritional value is maximized and food waste is minimized
• Post any changes to the daily menu

Requirements:

This position requires an individual who is responsible, dedicated, flexible, and organized and has a keen desire to grow and develop professionally and learn more about cooking in a childcare environment.

This position will be required to work independently with initiative, as well as part of a collaborative team.

• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Safe Food Handlers Certificate
• Standard First Aid & CPR C/AED Certificate
• Immunization Record statement of conscience or religious belief

How to Apply:  Send resume to HR Administrator at:  admin@earlylearningcentre.ca