Child Care Housekeeper - FT Contract - (Avalon Y)

YMCA of the National Capital Region • Ottawa, ON

16d

About The Position

The YMCA is a charity that has been helping Canadians improve their lives since
the first Y opened in 1851. Y programs are offered at more than 1,700 locations
across Canada and help more than 2.25 million people annually become healthier
in spirit, mind, and body. The YMCA of the National Capital Region proudly
serves people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, and works to address
critical social needs in our community. We are a leader and valued partner in
creating a vibrant and healthy community where everyone belongs and can reach
their full potential.

This position requires a commitment to the Y mission and core values of
excellence, compassion, dignity, accountability and inclusion, which form the
foundation of all Y programs and services.

The Housekeeper is accountable to the Manager, and will function as a team
member responsible for overseeing the function of the kitchen, ensuring that
meals and snacks are prepared and delivered to the program rooms in a timely
fashion. The Housekeeper will also be responsible for duties such as laundry,
light cleaning duties, sanitization of program areas and materials, and garbage
removal. The Housekeeper may also provide enhanced support to the Educators
during busy transition times and the lunch-sleep hour allowing Educators the
time to focus on the children.

This is a unionized position.

Requirements

• Fluent in English, oral and written
• Basic knowledge of food preparation
• Basic knowledge of child development and experience working with children
• High level of interpersonal and written skills
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and responsible
• Requires standing and walking for up to 8 hours
• Ability to frequently move around, bend, reach, and lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations
• Applicants must have a current Food Handler Certificate.
• Applicants must already have a valid permit to work in Canada.
• A Police Record check, not more than 6 months old is required.
• Semi-annually, staff must complete the mandatory training for the protection of Children & Youth and submit the certificate of completion.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering meals and snacks to the program rooms in a timely fashion.
• Ensuring dishes and garbage are tidied up and stored according to Public Health Guidelines.
• Completing laundry tasks for each program room, as required.
• Ensuring that staff have the necessary items for lunch distribution.
• Keeping inventory of food items for replenishing.
• Doing weekly grocery shopping for programs
• Carrying out housekeeping duties, as required.
• Ensuring that appropriate substitute meals and snacks are provided for children with food allergies and/or dietary restrictions.

Benefits

• Free YMCA gym membership
• Discounted Y program fees (including health & fitness programs, child care, and camps)
• Access to our YMCA Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) including free, immediate, confidential assistance and counselling for you and your family members for mental and physical health, and financial advice, among other 12 suites of services
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
• Access to our Canadian YMCA Retirement Fund pension plan
• Up to 25 vacation days per year including two float days, and one birthday vacation
• Maternity leave benefits for up to 18 months

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed