Job Description

Chef

For Licensed Child Care Centre

Duties:
- Prepare and cook a variety of organic, healthy, natural and vegetarian dishes, from "scratch" , limiting salt and sugar. No frozen, prepared, or fast food. Must be familiar with dietary restricted diets ie. wheat free, dairy and egg free, and vegetarian.
- Create and develop new menu items based on seasonal ingredients and children"s preferences
- Ensure that all food is prepared and presented in accordance with established recipes that are not complicated, however we are open to your input and new menu ideas or favourite recipes. Quality standards must be maintained.
- Work with assistant to implement kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating
- Monitor inventory levels and grocery shopping as needed
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area. This position would include cleaning and maintaining high level of hygiene as a Child Care Centre Cook ,in a professional kitchen
- Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines
- Able to follow direction and work well under pressure
- Excellent time management skills to ensure timely preparation of meals
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with administration, teachering staff members, and kitchen assistant. Must be a "people person " as our kitchen is the hub of our Child Care Centre.

Must have your own reliable vehicle as some grocery shopping or errand running is required.

Are you friendly, love children and are able to focus on the tasks at hand. You must be able to multi task as you will be preparing different lunch options at the same time. A clean, sanitary and tidy kitchen is absolutely necessary with no compromise. Hours are 7am to 3:30/4:00 pm daily. NO WEEKENDS EVER! You may be required to discuss dietary requirements with family members ,therefore English is very important.

This is a fast paced job, that follows a schedule for food service: a morning snack ( cereal, toast, pancakes etc.), a full course hot lunch at noon and an afternoon snack (fresh fruit, homemade hummus, veggies and dip, etc)

You absolutely MUST be able to apply to the Hamilton Police Services for a VULNERABLE POLICE CHECK ( VSC) prior to commencing work, and receive a clear Vulnerable Police Check. You will be given a receipt initially that we would require, this proves you have officially applied for your VSC. Your cost for a VSC is approx. $55.00. Location is Hamilton Police Services,main branch, King William Street, Hamilton Ont

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Hamilton, ON L9B 1B8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Cooking: 5 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Food Handler Certification (required) Vulnerable Sector Police Check or able to apply for one (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-07-14