Cook

Put your training experience and passion for quality ChildCare and Early Learning to work at Family DayPosition Available: Cook Contract Full TimeLocation: MarkvilleSalary: $41176.22Vacancy Type: CurrentStart Date: July 6 2026End Date: July 2 2027About Family Day:Family Day Care Services is a non-profit charitable organization with a long and distinguished history of providing high-quality early learning and child care services to children and families throughout Toronto York and Peel Regions. We are a multi service organization with over 700 employees providing a broad range of services including: 29 Child Care Centres 49 Before and After Care programs 204 Licensed Home Child Cares 9 EarlyON programs 2 Homework Plus programs and Special Needs Resourcing for children and their families living in the Greater Toronto Purpose:Reporting to the Centre Supervisor the Cook is responsible for planning and preparing meals that are healthy and nutritious to be served in the child care centre and associated satellite programs. All food preparation is in accordance with Public Health standards Canada Food Guide Early Years Act (CCEYA) municipal and regional by-laws and Family Days Policies and procedures. The Cook is also responsible for lunch clean up and coordination of the child care centre Duties:Plan and prepare nutritional meals in accordance with theChild Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) in consultation with the Centre Supervisor. Prepare suitable menu substitutions for children with allergies and individual dietary requirementsEnsure adequate supplies are available to meet daily menu plan requirementsPurchase weekly groceries according to the menu plan in a cost effective mannerPrepare and serve daily lunches and snacks for children enrolled both at child care centre and associated satellite programsRegularly order food cleaning supplies and paper products each month in consultation with the centre supervisor to ensure the centre is stocked as requiredOperate and maintain kitchen according to Public Health inspection requirementsAbility to incorporate light housekeeping duties in daily routinesEducation and Experience RequiredCertificate or Diploma in Food Handling and PreparationPrior experience preparing meals in a business or institutional setting will be an assetUnderstanding and working knowledge of current Public Health Guidelines and Canadian Food Guide Experience in cooking for large groups Excellent communication and written skillsAbility to work productivity in a team environment Social and multicultural sensitivityMust have a valid drivers license and a required including TB (two stages) 6 months current to hiring datePolice Vulnerable Sector Check 6 months current to hiring dateCurrent Standard First Aid and CPR level C Able to work Monday to FridayDiversity and Inclusion:Family Day fosters a positive inclusive workplace culture with a workforce that is representative of the families and communities it serves. Committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion Family Day encouragescandidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation to apply to join our accordance with Ontarios hiring transparency requirements no artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used to screen assess or select applicants for this document is available in alternate formats upon request. Family Day Care Services is committed to providing a safe environment for children. All applicants will be thoroughly screened using background checks and a review accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Family Day Care Services will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individuals particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need to ensure your equal participation feel free to contact Human Resources at #HP

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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1