Job Description

General Accountability Statement

The Cook is responsible to plan, budget, shop, prepare and serve balanced meals and snacks that meet the nutritional and medical needs of children. The cook oversees all kitchen operations, maintains safe, clean and sanitary facilities, and ensures safe food preparation, storage and disposal in accordance with accepted food handling practices, food safety regulations and child care food guidelines.

The Cook supports Centre philosophy, programs and policies to maintain a standard of care that contributes to the Centre's reputation for excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities

The primary job duties and responsibilities for the Cook include but are not limited to the following:

Meet nutritional needs Plan and provide nutritious meals and snacks Prepare and provide toddler and preschool nutrition Promote healthy eating Accommodate for allergies, special dietary and nutritional requirements Support changes in menu requirements Prepares interesting menus and adopt according to menu restrictions Prepares menu alternates for children with

ALLERGIES AND SENSITIVITIES

Protect children from physical and emotional harm Completes all laundry requirements (gathering and returning to classrooms) that includes but not limited to cleaning bedding, face clothes, soft toys and others clothing needs Carries snack and lunch trays to classrooms and picks up when children are finished eating Maintains organization and cleanliness of dry food storage room and the laundry area

Working Conditions

The Cook works in a noisy and busy environment with varying temperatures Working around moving objects Slippery or uneven working surfaces

Physical Requirements

Lifting to 50 lbs Able to stand for extended periods of time Exposure to illness, noise Climb Stairs

Direct Reports:

Working with ordering sheets for suppliers Completes substitution and deletion record sheet Completes laundry Schedule Complete all temperature record sheets
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Extended health care On-site parking
Licence/Certification:

Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (required) Criminal Record Check (required) Child Abuse Register Check (required) Vulnerable Sector Check (required) First Aid Certification with CPR C (preferred)
Work Location: In person