Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our Daycare team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children. This position requires a strong background in food service and culinary skills to ensure that nutritious meals are prepared and served to the children in our care. If you have experience in dietary departments, menu planning, or fine dining, we encourage you to apply.

Position:

Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) 7:00 am to 3:00 pm Pay starting at $19.60 This is coverage for a maternity leave. Contract scheduled to end of May 2026

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children, adhering to dietary guidelines, established recipes and standards and food safety protocols. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, following strict food handling protocols. Meal preparation and cooking. Need to be able to demonstrate excellent knife skills. Walking around with health inspectors as needed. Manage inventory and produce shopping lists. Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations and maintain proper documentation as required. Engage with children during the designated classroom time (8:00 am to 9:00 am)

Qualifications

Previous experience in dietary departments or as a dietary aide is preferred. Background in meal preparation within a daycare, commercial or institutional setting is advantageous. Strong culinary skills with knowledge of food handling practices and safety regulations. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment while maintaining a positive attitude. Excellent communication skills to interact with children, parents, and staff members. A passion for working with children and fostering their development through healthy eating habits. Hold a valid food safe certificate. Hold a maintain a clean and valid criminal record check done through Victoria (Vulnerable Sector). Hold an ECEA certificate or be willing to take a 20 hour responsible adult course prior to starting. Able to read, write and speak English fluently.

Physical / Environmental:

Frequent bending / lifting Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time Exposure to illness-causing bacterial and viruses Exposure to chemcials (sanitizer, bleach) Warm working environment, including steam froom cooking and sanitizer Prolonged periods of standing Sitting in child-sized chairs or on the floor

Benefits:

4% vacation paid on each pay check Free onsite parking Close to transit 5 paid sick days per year
We do not support LMIA applications.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: From $19.60 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person