Job Postings

Job title: Daycare Cook
Department: Education– Children and Family Learning Center
Employment status: Full–Time
Posting Date: March 25, 2025
Closing Date: April 4, 2025, at 12:00pm (Noon)

Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director of the Children and Family Learning Centre, the Cook is
responsible for preparing and providing a complete and nutritious menu for all children, including
snacks and lunches, on a daily basis. Additionally, the Cook ensures that the Children and Family
Learning Centre maintains cleanliness and adheres to established standards at all times.

Skills & Qualifications:

Candidates will be screened according to the listed criteria. It is the responsibility of the
candidate to indicate that she/he meets the following criteria:

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in food handling and cooking for large groups
• Valid Ontario G Drivers License
• Vulnerable Sector Check (upon hire)
• Safe Food Handling Certificate (Current)
• WHMIS
• Current First Aid/CPR

Necessary Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Canada’s Food Guide and any other related regulations that apply
• Knowledge of the Early Years and Child Care Act
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the provisions that apply
• Ability to maintain records of food usage/storage
• Ability to deal with routine financial transactions

Developed Competencies

• Teamwork: able to collaborate effectively with others, communicate openly, foster strong working relationships, and contribute to group efforts
• Communication skills; able to effectively convey information and ideas to others, both verbally and in writing
• Self–motivated; able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Adaptable; able to adjust to changing circumstances, new tasks, and unexpected challenges
• Time management: able to prioritize tasks, manage workload efficiently, and meet deadlines
• Professionalism; able to demonstrate integrity, ethics, and respect for others in all interactions and behaviors
• Resilience: able to bounce back from setbacks, manage stress, and maintain a positive outlook in challenging situations

• Ability to work in an environment which may be at times noisy, hot, humid, steamy, etc.
• Ability to work with chemical substances contained in cleaning supplies

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Cook shall:

• Develop a two-week menu that promotes healthy eating
• Prepare nutritious lunches and snacks every day
• Clean the kitchen and set up the dining area daily, including lifting tables and chairs
• Cook for evening programs if supper is provided, as well as during special occasions and events such as Father’s Day and Mother’s Day
• Deliver presentations and workshops such as cookie exchanges, the four food groups, baby food preparation, home food canning, and healthy menu planning and budgeting
• Shop regularly for the Children and Family Learning Centre
• Maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen, pantry, and storage areas; clean items used for food preparation, dishes, and cutlery; sweep and wash floors; clean the stove, oven, microwave, freezer, and refrigerator
• Maintain a safe and sanitary dining area; sweep and wash floors; clean tables and chairs
• Standardize procedures and equipment for preparation to minimize waste in preparation and cleaning, reduce nutritive loss in cooking, and manage leftovers effectively
• Reduce plate waste by identifying whether it is due to poorly prepared food, unpopular choices, or overly large servings

This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.