Job Description

About Us

Bishop Hamilton Montessori School is a leading non-profit school offering a Christian Montessori education to 200 students in the Ottawa region since 1983. We believe that all children are competent, capable, curious, and rich in potential. Our school is truly a community; a place where students, staff and parents work together to integrate values such as?excellence, respect, learning, faith?and?commitment?into daily life.

Join Our Team

The School Chef works to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the School kitchen for the ultimate health, comfort and benefit of the students within the BHMS community. The School Chef oversees the operation and maintenance of the kitchen and the lunch program offered to BHMS students, ensuring an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness in which students may be served nutritious meals that are diverse and high in quality.

Food Planning, Preparation and Delivery

Menu planning and preparation of all food for the lunch program catering to children 18 months to 14 years of age.

Operations Management - Kitchen

Manages annual lunch program budget. Responsible for the purchase, management and security of food and supplies. Develops and maintains supplier contacts fostering strong and reliable working partnerships that align with the needs of the Bishop Hamilton Corporation. Manages the storage and care of foods and supplies including inventory. Daily cleaning and sterilization of kitchen including: dishes, utensils, bins, equipment, counters and storage areas. Maintains the highest standard of safety and cleanliness of the kitchen.

Additional Duties

Support school events that may involve preparing meals, snacks or refreshments.

Job Challenges

The role of School Chef is a physically demanding job and involves working in a small kitchen. The delivery of food may require carrying food up 1 level of stairs. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Credentials / Certificates

Safe Food Handling Culinary Art Certification / degree Current Police Criminal Check Valid Driver's License

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm

Summer hours (July-August) 8:30am to 2:30pm

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. If you are contacted about an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Application question(s):

Are you residing in Ottawa or Greater Ottawa Area? All applications that are not will be rejected.
Experience:

working with children daycare/montessori: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Food Handler Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person