Job Description

Looking for an Assistant Cook/Assistant Teacher to join our Alliston Child Care Team.
LOCATION: Ernest Cumberland YMCA Child Care
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday; approximately 30 hours/week, with shifts starting as early as 6:30am & and ending as late as 6:00pm
SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Pay rate $18.10/hour
• Health, Rx, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance\Funded Retirement and Savings Plan
• Complimentary access to virtual and/or in-person opportunities promoting health and fitness
• Discounted Program Fees
• Employee Assistance Program

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Safe Food Handler Certificate
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification OR completion of certification within first 90 days of employment
• Successful completion of Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector within the last 6 months
• Up-to-date immunizations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works to maintain active and effective communication and information networks within the centre and community agencies working with individual children and families regarding nutritional needs and diet
• Understands & complies with provincial, municipal, and YMCA Child Care Guidance Policies
• Responsible to prepare a five week rotating menu for child care centre that meets YMCA Menu Planning Protocol.
• Prepare one hot lunch and two snacks per day following the five week menu
• Supply special dietary meals if necessary, taking children's allergies and special parental direction into consideration. Information from both sites to be posted in kitchen.
• Responsible for food and kitchen inventory as well as the ordering of all food supplies.
• Post all menu changes on the monthly menu plan and in the daily journal
• Record all hot and cold holding food holding temperature as necessary including at catered sites, (record must be maintained for two years)
• Record all fridge temperatures twice daily and freezer temperatures once daily, (record must be maintained for two years)
• Handle food and dishes in accordance to the Ministry of Health Regulations
• Cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen equipment daily
• Clean and sanitize cupboards, fridge and food storage areas on a weekly basis or more often if necessary
• Maintain all health and safety requirements, including but not limited to WHIMIS
• Ensure that meals are prepared in proper quantity in relation to the number of children
• Notification of centre supervisor if unable to work or arrange for supply staff if required
• Assists in supervision of lunch, and sets up and cleans room to meet needs of activities and programs
• Required to move program equipment both large and small and undertake cleaning duties
• Occasional use of computers for administrative support purposes. (Typing menus, allergy lists)
• Plans and implements a consistent child-centred program in accordance with YMCA curricula Playing to Learn and A Place to Connect.
• Maintains qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and provincial standards.
• Completes required documentation of children's development and interactions.
• Cleans and sanitizes child care spaces, focusing on frequently touched surfaces, equipment, toys, and any other areas or items deemed necessary, following YMCA health and safety protocols and procedures.
• Identifies the indicators of abuse, and understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services.
• Seeks opportunities to deepen connections and increase engagement of parents and children in care, providing further opportunities to get involved in other YMCA Programs.
• Demonstrates appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; takes a member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the Association. Represents the YMCA and the Association in a professional manner.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Operation of Food Services equipment i.e. oven, stove, cooking appliances
• Must have knowledge of children's nutritional requirements according to Canada's Food Guide, MEDU and the Ministry of Health legislation
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills
• Passion for working with children and providing quality play-based learning within a licensed childcare setting
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport with parents, children, staff and volunteers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
• Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending and stooping
• Must be able to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year-round; may be exposed to heat, humidity or cold

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please be advised that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Individuals needing employment accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources department.