Cook - Child Care Centre - St. Catharines, Canada - Strive Niagara
Description
Job Title:
Cook
Main Purpose of the Job:
The function of this position is to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children in care and perform general housekeeping duties.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare weekly menus that reflect the Canada Food Guide
- Work with Administration Team for approval of Menus
- Prepare breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks for all classrooms
- Serve meals to each classroom on time, at the appropriate temperature
- Work with staff to collect meal numbers before food preparation of each meal
- Prepare appropriate amounts of food for each classroom
- Maintain daily production reports
- Make weekly food orders through vendors
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including all food storage areas
- Make sure all thermometers are working properly
- Ensure all food items are checked for expiration dates
- Wash and sanitize all dishes
- Clean the entire kitchen and appliances throughout the day
- Remove trash and recyclables daily
- Organize and put away all groceries, food orders, and nonfood items
- Turn in all kitchen expense receipts and preprepared food item labels to the Administration Team
- Know and follow the mission of Strive Niagara
- Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to families, children, team members, and administration
- Build positive relationships and communicate in a respectful manner with families, children, team members, and the communities in which we serve
Qualifications:
- Current Food Handler Certification & Standard First Aid /CPR Level C
- Ability to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children
- Knowledge of Canada's Food Guide
- Excellent organizational skills with good interpersonal skills
- Current vulnerable sector checks
- Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
Physical Requirements:
- The bending and lifting of groceries.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- St
Catharines, ON:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (required)
Work Location:
One location
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