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Whitmore Park Child Care Co-op is dedicated to creating early childhood programming that is holistic and responsive. We strive to provide children with ample opportunities to learn and develop through discovery and open-ended exploration.
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. Life insurance, Vision, health, and dental benefits after 3 months probation, with the center contributing a portion to assist team members. Yearly bonuses, and raises, & option of an EDO every four weeks. The right individual will create four-week rotational menus based on The Healthy Start Program, while following Canada's Food Guide.
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 ensure 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 be 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.