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Royal West Early Learning Centre is seeking a full-time cook with a dash of love for children.
Hours: 7.5 daily (Monday Friday)
This is a 4-5 week term position with the possibility of extension.
Wages: $13.75-$18.25 (dependent on education and experience)
Education: Minimum 1 year certificate in Food and Nutrition Management or related field, including valid Food Safe Level 1 & 2
Experience: a minimum of 2 years required
Start Date: April 29, 2019
DUTIES:
Prepare two snacks and a hot lunch for 50 children aged 6 months to 5 years
Prepare snacks/meals for parents as required
Ability to follow the Canada Food Guide and the Saskatchewan Child Care Regulations
Follow menu plan and recipes which use natural, whole ingredients and prepare snacks and meals from scratch
Monitor / order supplies on an ongoing basis
Weekly grocery ordering
Knowledge of strategies to promote and support healthy eating in young children
Ability to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen
Awareness of allergies and cross contamination and ability to modify menu or provide alternative food items
Other duties as assigned by the Director
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
o Current Criminal Record Check
o Organizational and time management skills are needed to ensure duties are fulfilled to suit the mealtimes as planned
o A pleasant personality suitable for working around young children. Some knowledge of child development would be considered an asset.
o Ability to work closely with others as part of a team
o Flexible and creative with good problem solving skills
o Valid Saskatchewan Drivers License preferred
o Current First Aid and CPR an asset
Types of Meals/Food Prepared
- All meals
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Cook Categories
- Cook (general)
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Food Safe Certificate
Specific Skills
- Plan menus
- Order supplies and equipment
- Manage kitchen operations
- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
- Inspect kitchens and food service areas
- Estimate food requirements and costs
- Ensure quality of food and determine size of food proportions
- Work with minimal supervision
- Prepare and cook individual dishes and foods
- Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Clean kitchen and work areas
- Wash dishes
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
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