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Whitmore Park Child Care Co-op is dedicated to creating early childhood programming that is holistic, responsive, and developmentally appropriate, building on childrens strengths, accomplishments, and abilities. We strive to provide children with ample opportunities to learn and develop through discovery and open-ended exploration. Working as a team with co-workers and families is essential to creating collaborative partnerships that meet the individual needs of each child.
WPCCCs cook is responsible for preparing nutritious meals and snacks for forty children aged 18 months to 6 years at the center. AM & PM Snacks, and a lunch. Shifts are 7:00am to 2:00pm Monday to Friday, with a half-hour lunch. Vision, health, and dental benefits after 3 months probation. Yearly bonuses. The right individual will create a four-week rotational menu based on The Healthy Start Program, while following Canada's Food Guide, and Food Guide for First Nations, Inuit, and Metis.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparation of nutritious foods prepared according to Health Regulations and Canadas Food Guide in consultation with the Center Supervisor.
Create menus, and adapt recipes to suite varying ages, cultures, and allergy/diet restrictions of individual children and families. Ensuring that all preparation is peanut free.
Purchasing and/or ordering of food and supplies need to complete food preparation/serving and ensuring that budgets are adhered to.
Follow health and safety practice to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Must have Safe Food Handling Certification and willing to obtain current criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening with a month of hiring. ECE experience, WHIMIS, and First Aid with CPR an asset, but not required.
Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls
****Must be legally entitled to work in Canada****
Send a Cover letter with resume, and three professional references to email listed.