Job Description

Are you passionate about cooking while making a difference in the lives of children? If so, we should talk!

Little Scholars Childcare is a community of individuals who are passionate about lifelong learning and have a commitment to providing high quality care for every child. We believe that through our responsive environment filled with caring staff, stimulating emergent curriculum and inclusive experiences, every child will be given the tools to reach their full potential.

We are looking for a skilled cook to provide our children with delicious and nutritious meals from our organic menu. The perfect fit for our team is an exceptional, engaged, excited and dedicated individual who has a genuine passion for supporting children's growth through nutrition.

All job duties are performed in accordance with the Program Statement and policies and procedures of Little Scholars Childcare, the Child Care and Early Years Act and the Region of Waterloo Public Health Standards of Practice, under the supervision of the Centre Director/Supervisor.

Job Details

o Position: Full-time, 9 month contract

o Start Date: November 3rd 2025

o Compensation: $20.50-$22.50 per hour

o Schedule: 8 hour shifts with a 1 hour lunch break from Monday to Friday

o Work Location: In person at 123 Fun Road, Cambridge, ON

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

o Prepare and cook morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack for 88 children

o Obtain information and familiarize yourself with our allergy and dietary restriction list concerning children's relevant allergies and restrictions and providing appropriate substitutions

o Take appropriate steps to ensure that all aspects of the kitchen comply with public health standards

o Manage time and workload to stay on schedule

o Stand for long periods of time and lift heavy pots and pans

o Follow a pre-designed menu and adjust as needed

o Complete all required cleaning, organizing, sanitizing and paperwork

o Have a love for being around children and eager to build positive relationships with them

o Build and maintain responsive and collaborative relationships with colleagues

o Attend required training and all other relevant professional development opportunities necessary for the position and maintain qualifications and certifications as required

o Work collaboratively and be an active and positive participant of the center

o Attend functions, conferences, family events, staff meetings as required

o Other duties as assigned to support classroom and centre success

Qualifications - Candidates must:

o Have a current Food Handlers certification

o Have a minimum of 1 year of experience cooking for large groups (preferably in a childcare setting)

o Hold a current Vulnerable Sector Check

o Provide a current Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED Level C

o Share updated immunization records and TB test results

o Showcase an ability to establish rapport and utilize excellent written and verbal communication with third parties, colleagues, families and children

o Have a capacity to work within a team and participate in supporting the center, colleagues, families and children

o Be caring, self-motivated, patient, enthusiastic, professional, reliable and flexible

What we offer:

o Benefits (Dental, Vision, Extended Health)

o Positive workplace culture and company events

o Paid professional development opportunities including an incentive plan

o Strong sense of staff appreciation

o Meaningful work that makes a difference

o Predicable hours and no weekends

o Onsite parking and convenient bus stops

o Paid vacation and sick days

o Casual dress

o And much more

I would like to thank each applicant for your interest in Little Scholars Childcare. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. We look forward to connecting and making a difference together.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: $20.50-$22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Vision care
Work Location: In person