19 Oct
Milton Community Resource Centre
Milton
Job details
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Pay
- $22 an hour
Job type
- Full-time
Shift and schedule
- Monday to Friday
Location
410 Bronte Street South, Milton, ON
Benefits
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- Childcare assistance
Full job description
Centre Cook
Date Posted: October 10, 2024
Hourly Rate: $22.00/hour Location: Viola Desmond Early Learning Centre
Hours: 35 hours/week Reports To: Supervisor, Licensed Child Care
Position Type: Maternity Leave Number of Vacancies: 1
Contract to January 2, 2026
Why work for Milton Community Resource Centre?
MCRC goes beyond the traditional ‘check in the box’ approach to employee development by recognizing
creativity,
innovation and the work contributions of each employee that aligns with MCRC’s strategic
objectives. We have a wide variety of programs and services that allow our employees to explore various
career opportunities within the organization. We believe in the importance of providing wellness
opportunities that support employee’s mental, physical and emotional health including paid sick, personal
and vacation time based on position type. Our Benefits and Wellness programs include a Flexible Health
Spending Account, Child Care discounts, and a free membership to THRC Resource Library.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience preparing meals and snacks in a child care or child focused setting.
- Has knowledge of Canada’s Food Guide, the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), and Public
Health regulations
- Has experience meal planning and following nutrition guidelines.
- Has the ability to follow instructions regarding anaphylaxis plans, allergies, and dietary restrictions
- Is a self-starter with well-developed organizational skills.
- Is able to independently fully support all functions of the kitchen in a child care environment including
planning, preparing, cleaning, and administrative tasks.
Every day, you’ll support healthy nutritional habits and build upon the interests of children by:
- Developing nutritious, seasonal menus based on current Canada’s Food Guide recommendations and
researching current best practices
- Planning and preparing nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with CCEYA requirements, current
Canada’s Food Guide recommendations, Public Health requirements and departmental policies and
procedures.
- Ensuring children with anaphylaxis,
allergies and other dietary restrictions are not served foods with
contaminants, preparing suitable menu substitutions to meet individual dietary requirements.
- Preparing and placing weekly food orders in accordance with the current menu and in a cost-effective
manner.
- Receiving weekly food orders, verifying they are correct and ensuring proper storage of all items. Food
deliveries may require moving boxes up to 30 lbs.
- Ensuring proper food storage and rotation procedures are followed.
- Cleaning and sanitizing all dishes, utensils and food prep areas after each use
- Ensuring the kitchen equipment and appliances are thoroughly cleaned on a daily, monthly and seasonal
basis.
- Maintaining all required documentation including menu changes and temperature logs.
- Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
As a Centre Cook you will:
- Work Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 3:30pm
- Prepare food for infant, toddler and preschool classrooms with children from 0 to 4 years old
Prior to employment the successful candidate will have:
- Valid Ontario Safe Food Handler Certificate
- Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in nutrition, culinary arts or other relevant certification will be
considered an asset
- Current Standard First Aid/CPR C certification from a WSIB approved training partner
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen dated within 6 months
- Dated Immunization records for MMR, DTP, Polio and 1 step TB test
MCRC is committed to diversity and accessibility. To this end,
MCRC endeavors to reflect the cultures,
languages, and abilities of the families we serve, in our programs, services and employment practices. Please
identify if you require any accommodation during the recruitment process in your application email.