JOB DESCRIPTION: The function of this position is to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children in care and perform general housekeeping duties.
LOCATION:
- Margaret Jarrell Child Care Centre, 118 Main Street East, Grimsby - 8.5 hours a day
EDUCATION:
- Current Food Handler Certification & Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children
- Knowledge of Canada’s Food Guide
- Excellent organizational skills with good interpersonal skills
- Current vulnerable sector checks
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare weekly menus that reflect the Canada Food Guide
- Work with Administration Team for approval of Menus
- Prepare breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks for all classrooms
- Serve meals to each classroom on time, at the appropriate temperature
- Work with staff to collect meal numbers before food preparation of each meal
- Prepare appropriate amounts of food for each classroom
- Maintain daily production reports
- Make weekly food orders through vendors
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including all food storage areas
- Make sure all thermometers are working properly
- Ensure all food items are checked for expiration dates
- Wash and sanitize all dishes
- Clean the entire kitchen and appliances throughout the day
- Light cleaning duties (mopping floors, clean bathrooms and staff room, etc.)
- Remove trash and recyclables daily
- Organize and put away all groceries, food orders, and non-food items
- Turn in all kitchen expense receipts and pre-prepared food item labels to the Administration Team
- Know and follow the mission of Strive Niagara
- Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to families, children, team members, and administration
- Build positive relationships and communicate in a respectful manner with families, children, team members, and the communities in which we serve
Employees in this position report to the Centre Supervisor
The above duties describe the typical and primary features of this position and should not be considered to encompass all required tasks.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $25.05 per hour
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Cooking: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (required)
- Standard First Aid/CPR Level C (required)
Work Location: In person
