Childcare Centre Cook

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p><b>Childcare Centre Cook</b><br /><i>Permanent, Full Time</i><br><br>Umbrella Family stands out for its commitment to building meaningful connections that benefit children and their families.   As a cornerstone of the Hamilton community for over 35 years, our team is comprised of experienced and positive professionals in early childhood education.  Our educators receive unparalleled support and professional development opportunities.<br />Starting a career with Umbrella Family means stepping into a role where you can confidently serve as a positive co-learner during children’s formative years. It is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact and contribute to shaping future generations.<br />Umbrella Family is not just a place to work, it is a community where educators thrive, grow and truly belong.<br><br><b>Location:</b> <i>Bellmoore; 35 Pumpkin Pass, Binbrook ON L0R 1C0</i><br /><b>Total Weekly Hours: </b>35 hours<br /><b>Schedule:</b>  Monday to Friday 9:00-4:30pm<br /><b>Pay Rate (per Collective Agreement, includes wage grants):</b> $21.38<br /><i>Why Work with Us?</i><br /><b>As a Childcare Centre Cook, you will enjoy:</b></p><ul><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Robust retirement savings program featuring employer matching </li><li>Access to our Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Unionized environment that supports work-life balance</li><li>Generous vacation and sick time allotments</li><li>Priority childcare placement for employees&#39; children</li><li>A positive, collaborative, and fun work environment with top-tier professionals</li></ul><i>Who We’re Looking For</i><br /><b>Experience:  </b><ul><li>Minimum 1-year experience working in a kitchen setting (preferred but not required)</li><li>Experience with menu planning and purchasing</li><li>Experience in a childcare setting a definite asset</li></ul><b>Education:  College level Certificate or Diploma in a related field, </b>Working knowledge of the Canada’s Food Guide<br /><b>Characteristics</b><ul><li>Excellent problem solving, interpersonal communication and organizational skills</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced</li><li>Flexible environment with minimal supervision</li><li>An advocate for diversity, equality, and inclusion</li></ul><i>Key Responsibilities:</i><br />You will work in consultation with the Program Supervisor to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen and its coordination with the other programs of the centre.<br />The successful candidate will:<ul><li>Plan lunch menus and snacks in accordance with the Canada Food Guide</li><li>Post menus for parents and staff</li><li>Conduct housekeeping tasks necessary to maintain the kitchen is organized, clean, safe and hygienic condition at all times.</li><li>Deliver and collect lunch/snack trays to and from all on-site programs</li><li>Meets with the Public Health Inspector as required and ensure the kitchen and practices follow the City of Hamilton’s health code</li><li>Order and purchase groceries in order to implement the planned menus</li><li>When required, supervise children, scanning the area routinely to ensure safety, and recognize potentially hazardous situations so that they may be prevented. This may be required during lunch time or the beginning of the day</li></ul><p><hr /></p><p><br />Commitment to Accessibility<br />We are committed to providing accommodations in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please let us know if you require accommodations during the hiring process.<br><br>Recruitment Process Disclosure<br />This organization does not use artificial intelligence (AI) systems or automated decision-making technologies in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for employment. All applications are evaluated exclusively through a human review process conducted by our Human Resources personnel and hiring managers.<br><br>This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization.<br><br> <br /> </p><p>Powered by JazzHR</p><p>GhtB6ZqtEJ</p></p></p>