Little Seedlings Childcare Centre is seeking a reliable and dedicated Cook to support the daily operations of our centre. This position ensures our children enjoy healthy meals in a clean, safe, and hygienic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare nutritious meals and snacks in line with Canadas Food Guide and children's dietary needs.
Collaborate with the Director to create cost-effective, child-friendly menus.
Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen in accordance with Saskatchewan Health and Safety standards.
Assist in rotating staff breaks as needed.
Follow all health, hygiene, and safety protocols.
Complete an annual criminal record check and valuable safety check
Serve all meals on time and at appropriate temperatures and amounts
Maintain daily productions reports
Prepare a grocery list of items for each week to the director to order
Make sure all thermometers are working properly, and food is cooked to the correct temperature.
Ensure all food items are checked for expiration dates
Organize and put away all groceries, food orders and non-food items.
Build positive relationships and communicate in a respectful manner with families.
Be respectful of food allergies that parents have expressed about their child
Qualifications:
Completion of a Safe Food Handling course (required).
Experience in food preparation and preferably in a childcare or school setting.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.