700 - MARKVILLE CC - Cook

Family Day Care Services•Markham, ON

19h•CA$41,176•Onsite

About The Position

Family Day Care Services is a non-profit, charitable organization with a long and distinguished history of providing high-quality early learning and child care services to children and families throughout Toronto, York and Peel Regions. We are a multi service organization with over 700 employees, providing a broad range of services including: 29 Child Care Centres, 49 Before and After Care programs, 204 Licensed Home Child Cares, 9 EarlyON programs, 2 Homework Plus programs, and Special Needs Resourcing for children and their families living in the Greater Toronto Area. Reporting to the Centre Supervisor the Cook is responsible for planning and preparing meals that are healthy and nutritious to be served in the child care centre and associated satellite programs. All food preparation is in accordance with Public Health standards, Canada Food Guide, Early Years Act (CCEYA), municipal and regional by-laws and Family Day’s Policies and procedures. The Cook is also responsible for lunch clean up and coordination of the child care centre laundry.

Requirements

Certificate or Diploma in Food Handling and Preparation
Prior experience preparing meals in a business or institutional setting will be an asset
Understanding and working knowledge of current Public Health Guidelines and Canadian Food Guide
Experience in cooking for large groups
Excellent communication and written skills
Ability to work productivity in a team environment
Social and multicultural sensitivity
Must have a valid driver’s license and a vehicle.
Medical required – including TB (two stages) 6 months current to hiring date
Police Vulnerable Sector Check 6 months current to hiring date
Current Standard First Aid and CPR, level C
Able to work Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare nutritional meals in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), in consultation with the Centre Supervisor.
Prepare suitable menu substitutions for children with allergies and individual dietary requirements
Ensure adequate supplies are available to meet daily menu plan requirements
Purchase weekly groceries according to the menu plan in a cost effective manner
Prepare and serve daily lunches and snacks for children enrolled both at child care centre and associated satellite programs
Regularly order food, cleaning supplies and paper products each month in consultation with the centre supervisor to ensure the centre is stocked as required
Operate and maintain kitchen according to Public Health inspection requirements
Ability to incorporate light housekeeping duties in daily routines

Benefits

Family Day fosters a positive inclusive workplace culture, with a workforce that is representative of the families and communities it serves. Committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, Family Day encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation, to apply to join our team.
In accordance with Ontario’s hiring transparency requirements, no artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
This document is available in alternate formats upon request.
Family Day Care Services is committed to providing a safe environment for children. All applicants will be thoroughly screened using background checks and a review process.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Family Day Care Services will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need to ensure your equal participation, feel free to contact Human Resources at [email protected].

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