Employer Name: Kinew Childcare Centre
Location/Address: Anishinaabe Waushuzhk Onigum
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Hours of Work: On-Call, Casual
Work Remotely: No
Wage: $25.00 Per Hour
We are looking for a relief cook to join our team of committed professionals—this a casual position
within Anishinaabe Wauzhushk Onigum’s daycare is located in the First Nation. Under the leadership of the Daycare Manager of Kinew Childcare Centre, the cook is responsible for planning, preparing and serving nutritious breakfasts, lunches and snacks for the children in the childcare centre while meeting the Canadian Food Guide.
Duties:
- Assist with planning the menus, ensuring they consist of nutritional and high-quality food items according to Canada’s Food Guide and public health recommendations
- Track menu changes by the Child Care & Early Years Act and the Health Unit regulations
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Clean the work environment, kitchen, service area, and storage area as required and scheduled (laundry)
- Prepare food and beverages according to the standards, ensuring proper and safe food handling
- Post all changes to the menu daily
- Responsible for food substitutions for children with dietary restrictions, allergies and cultural needs
- Ensure that the health code standards are met/exceeded
- Other duties as assigned by the Daycare Manager
Qualifications:
- Possession of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) *for education completed outside of Canada, applicants are required to submit a WES with their application
- Food Handler’s Certification
- Health assessment from Medical Professional and Immunizations Record (or exemption) as recommended and approved by the local Medical Officer of Health
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR (Level C) *Recognized by the WSIB
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in food preparation or related experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Anishinaabemowin’s communication skills are considered an asset)
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Solid knowledge of the Child Care & Early Years Act (CCEYA)
- Knowledge of appropriate health and safety standards and code
- Ability to protect the confidentiality of all information and communications (oral and written) about the association, its officers, staff, students, volunteers, the children in our care and their families
- Knowledge of the Anishinaabe Tradition, values and language
- Current and satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
How to Apply:
If you would like to work in a family-friendly environment, please apply by email at