Job Description

Andrew Fleck Children's Services is hiring a Bilingual Cook/ECE Assistant Floater for our Vanier Shelter Program! In this exciting role, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for children and staff alike. As a Cook, you will prepare meals and snacks at Vanier 2 kitchen and then will transport this food from the Vanier 2 to Vanier 1 Shelter where you will set up and serve the food (distance of 4 kms between each site). You will also assist the Early Childhood Educators (RECE), for 2 hours per day, in providing a nurturing, developmentally appropriate, healthy and safe environment for the children. If you believe you are the perfect candidate for this role, apply now to join our growing team!

ABOUT THE LICENSED WOMEN'S SHELTER RESPITE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS

The Licensed Shelter Respite Child Care Program offers mothers residing in the shelter, temporary child care for their child or children. This program is designed to support mothers who may need to attend appointments, meet with shelter staff or for respite care. The program offers on site licensed child care for children up to the age of 12 years old, in a safe, caring and stimulating environment.

Available from

: August 17th, 2025 to February 13th, 2026

Salary

: Cook rate: $21.70 to $24.37/ EA rate: $22.08 to $25.07 per hour

Hours:

35 hours per week, 7 hours per day (5 hours in a Cook role & 2 hours in an EA role) Shifts between 7: 15 am to 5:30 pm

Location:

Licensed Shelter Program (Multi Sites in Vanier)

Closing date:

July 11th, 2025

What Andrew Fleck Children's Services offers...

? A unique culture that fosters leadership, responsiveness, communication, and teamwork

? Comprehensive benefits package including 3 weeks of vacation & Benefits plan through Canada Life

? A place where your opinions will be respected, and your contributions valued

? A chance to grow - personally and professionally - through our comprehensive orientation program, on the job learning, and in-house and external training

? A strong commitment to equity and diversity in the workplace and community

In this role you will...

? Maintain a pleasant, clean and healthy environment for children and staff in compliance with Public Health regulations

? Plan meal and snack menus considering allergies and food restrictions

? Post menu plans two weeks in advance and note any changes daily

? Provide meals and snacks daily by preparing food for immediate or future serving

? Ensure persons with allergies and food restrictions are not served food with contaminants

? Order or purchase all food and kitchen household supplies within budget guidelines

? Maintain food and kitchen household supplies

? Maintain hygiene standards as defined under the Food Premises Act

? Follow procedures in accordance with Child Care Early Years Act CCEYA

? Demonstrate care and interest in children

? Meet children's needs for continuance of care, routines and education in the absence of a regular caregiver

? Attend to physical needs of the children

? Ensure positive communication with parents

To qualify for this role you have...

? Previous experience assisting in early learning and care environments or working directly with children

? Valid Drivers License and access to a car

? Clear Police Record Check (Vulnerable sector) completed in the last 6 months

? Food Handlers Certificate and basic knowledge of food handling and sanitary practices

? Previous experience providing food in a licensed group environment

? Demonstrated experience preparing meals for persons with allergies and food restrictions

? Qualified experience in cooking for groups and operating a kitchen

? Knowledge of basic principles of health and hygiene

? Adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands and time constraints of the job

? Demonstrated understanding of a licensed group care environment

? Ability to work as a member of a team and also independently with minimal supervision

? Sensitivity and respect for individual cultural differences

We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Should the applicant require any accommodations during the application process please notify Human Resources

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $21.70-$25.07 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have a valid driver's license and access to a car? Do you have food handler's certificate?
Experience:

Cooking: 1 year (required) Early childhood education: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-11
Expected start date: 2025-08-17