Child Care Cook

Upper Canada Child Care -A smile on each childs faceevery day. We are currently recruiting a Cook to join our Team in Markhamat the following location: St. Rene Goupil-St. Luke position is to fill an existing June 2026 pay rates! Pay Range: $20.06 - $22.93 /hour plus full-time benefit package (including dental health and travel insurance) 10 paid personal days plus paid vacation Type & Required Availability: Full-Time Position (25 hours/week): Candidates must be available to work a 5-hour shift Monday-Friday to be considered. Who We Are:Upper Canada Child Care non-profit licensed provider since 1983 operates 85 centres in Toronto York Region and Simcoe County. We offer full-day and before and after school programs summer camps and a forest school. Guided by values of support trust safety respect and professionalism we prioritize play-based learning and outdoor exploration. We invest in quality program delivery providing specialized supports and training. Ministry of Education licensed our programs reflect the four foundations of learning. Join us and help put a smile on each childs faceevery day. What We Offer Our Educators: As a large and growing organization we have the ability to offer competitive compensation and rewards including regular pay increases wage enhancement grants paid personal days medical and dental benefits split shift premium pay paid training and development involvement in charity initiatives long term service awards childcare discounts group RRSP program formal mentorship program and the opportunity to advance and move throughout the organization. Upper Canada Child Care also operates summer day camps at select locations in addition to unique programs such as residential camp and forest school. Position Summary:The cook/housekeeper is responsible for all duties relating to the purchasing preparation and serving of all snacks and meals. The cook/housekeeper is responsible for general cleaning maintenance and housekeeping. The position includes administration tasks such as daily logs and records. Supports the organizations vision mission and guiding values. This is a fully in-centre position. Job Responsibilities: Creates and maintains a safe and healthy environment that is in compliance with all internal and external guidelines policies and prepares and delivers wholesome and nutritious foods according to set standards and regulations. Follows a set menu while adhering to allergy/dietary restrictions of for ordering purchasing receiving and unpacking of food and supplies while respecting set budgets. Shopping at local stores may be centre inventory ensures freshness and minimizes knowledge of public health requirements relating to food preparation storage dishwashing and general cleaning/disinfecting and unloads centre dishwasher. Hand-washes dishes and supplies as laundry machines. Folds and maintains laundry as temperatures (food) and completes checklists/logs as required. Keeps all kitchen and house keeping records team and supervisor apprised of compliance issues or problems related to outside regulations and internal & Requirements: Minimum of one (1) year experience in food preparation and handler experience working with children an asset.A recent Vulnerable Sector Check At least 18 years of age or older due to licensing assessment and record of immunization as outlined by -to-date certification in CPR-C and Standard First AidValid drivers license and reliable to operate standard kitchen appliances and laundry of Canadas food ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively and establish appropriate relationships with families coworkers and other professionals. Have the physical stamina and ability to kneel bend lift and stand for extended level of physical effort is regularly required; including but not limited to kneeling pushing pulling bending carrying and reaching. Please apply by clicking on the available link or email your resume to Canada Child Care is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from members of our diverse are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact the interviewer in advance if you require accommodations. Thank you for your interest; only applicants who may be interviewed will be forget to check us out on Facebook Instagram X & LinkedIn!

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Employment Type : Hourly
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Hourly Salary Salary: 20 - 22