Childcare Cook - St. Thomas, Canada - Milestones Children's Centre

Milestones Children's Centre

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St. Thomas, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Permanent Childcare Cook (Food Handler)
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Training period:_ The part-time Cook (Food Handler) is responsible for assisting the Kitchen Administrator and full-time Cook (Food Handler) in all aspects of the food services for the Children's Centre and School Age programs. All aspects of the part-time Cook's (Food Handler) position will be performed while working within the framework of the Vision, Mission and Value Statements of Milestones Children's Centre.
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Upon opening of Aylmer location (anticipated opening date - late fall/winter 2023 or early 2024):_ The Cook (Food Handler) is responsible for all aspects of the food services for the early years and school age programs at our Aylmer location. All aspects of the Cook's (Food Handler) position will be performed while working within the framework of the Vision, Mission and Value Statements of Milestones Children's Centre.

Assist in preparing four week rotating menus for May and November annually, taking the Canadian Food Guide and MCC policies and procedures into consideration
Record temperatures for appliances and food daily
Record menu changes as required
Assist in preparing accurate grocery lists for the purchase of food
Monitor food inventory and rotate as necessary
Assist in the order or purchase food or supplies weekly, biweekly or as needed
Assist in maintaining recipes in an organized manner
Follow the health regulations as defined in the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, the Health Unit, the Fire Department and MCC policies and procedures
Ensure that the kitchen is maintained in a clean and safe condition throughout the day
Prepare all meals and snacks with the principals of safe food handling in mind
Repetitive lifting of up to approximately 20 lbs
During training period, be available to cover other kitchen staff shifts (up to 8 hours) when needed

Basic Requirements:

Safe Food Handling Certificate
Experience working in a kitchen environment
Valid Drivers License and reliable vehicle

- current Standard First Aid and CPR-C

Criminal Reference Check (vulnerable sector)
Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment
Must be able and willing to work at either our St. Thomas Children's Centre location or at our Aylmer location, which will be opening in the fall or winter of 2023.

Hours:

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To start (training period):_ 20 hours/week, Monday through Friday, plus attendance at monthly after-hours staff meetings and a minimum of 4 hours of additional professional learning per year.
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Upon opening of Aylmer location (anticipated fall /winter 2023 or early 2024):_ 40 hours/week (shift hours to be determined)

Benefits:

Access Employee Assistance Program after 3 months of employment
Paid personal days after successful completion of probationary period
Access to health and dental and other benefits once the position moves to fulltime

Wage:
minimum starting rate of $19.04/hour. Wage will be determined based on experience.