Child Care Dietary Planner
About The Position
Join the YMCA Child Care Team at St. Kateri YMCA! Be the Spark! Join our professional and passionate team of early childhood educators and be the spark that ignites the potential in others. Our culture is of paramount importance to us. We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees are having an excellent employment experience. Our current level of engagement is 80%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 69%. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions. We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, and youth programs. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates one overnight camp on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka, YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth. We also have 13 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario. At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission. We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities. We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.
Requirements
- Hold a Valid Food Handler’s Certification recognized by public health is required
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification or include the date of training scheduled within the next three months. Training cost and time is at the expense of the applicant and not reimbursed
- Applicants are required to be a minimum of 18 years of age or older to obtain a current Vulnerable Criminal Reference Check (less than 6 months old)
- Up-to-date immunizations required by Public Health, Ministry of Education and YMCASWO
- Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending, and stooping
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Demonstrates our Core Values; Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity
- Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals
- Hardworking and Dependable
- Positive Role Model
- Team Player
- Professionalism
- Enjoy working in a Social Environment
- Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members
Responsibilities
- Primarily preparing nutritious snacks and meals for the childcare facility and provide snack support to local YMCA School Age Programs
- Responsible for ordering and purchasing food for programs while maintaining budget requirements
- Strong knowledge of the Canada Food Guide, to plan meals and meet the individual needs of each child’s diet due to health or religious restrictions
- Participate in consultation, problem solving and sharing of resources with Director, centre team and other department dietary planners
- Ensure supervision and safety of children at all times; Understand and comply with provincial (CCEYA), municipal and YMCA policies and procedures
- Understand and comply with provincial (CCEYA), municipal and YMCA policies and procedures and public health regulations
- Be committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
- Embrace and exemplify the Y’s core values
Benefits
- Receive a complimentary YMCA personal membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA childcare and camp programs
- Access vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations, and up to 12 paid personal days annually
- Benefits package and Pension, applicable with position/contract length
- Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
- Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services
- Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
