EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
HOUSEKEEPER / FOOD HANDLER, JUST KIDS CHILD CARE CENTRE
Network Child Care Services (“Network”) is a non-profit, community based multi-site child care agency that has been providing quality child care services throughout various communities in Toronto for over 34 years. Licensed by the Ministry of Education, Network provides equitable and inclusive child care programs to support culturally diverse children and their families in our Early Years Learning, Child Care Centres and Before & After School programs.
Our History
Network Child Care Services was established in 1991 as a home child care organization. Just as our communities grew and changed over the years, Network responded proactively to evolving family needs, expanding cultural and ethnic diversity, developments in education and evidence-based research.
Today, we offer a wide variety of progressive child care services and early learning programs to support families in meeting their child’s academic and child care needs.
Our Values
Network operates and delivers services and programs guided by a shared belief in core values including:
- Providing exceptional services to children, families, and communities to meet their child care needs.
- Collaborating with families as integral partners in their child’s development, learning and education choices.
- Recognizing our educators and affiliated home child care providers’ dedication, professional contribution, and continued professional development and commitment in fulfilling Network’s purpose.
- Promoting mutual respect, diversity, inclusiveness, and equity in all our practices, services, and decision-making processes.
- Partnering with community organizations as providers of resources and support aids.
Employment Opportunity
Network is currently seeking a Housekeeper / Food Handler for Just Kids Child Care Centre (“Just Kids”).
Just Kids provides child care and early services to 62 children, infants and preschool; ages 3 months to 4 years old.
Under the direction and supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Housekeeper / Food Handler provides housekeeping support in the child care program, serves children’s meals and snacks prepared by the caterer, and supports child care staff with supervision of children, as required, in accordance with the legislative requirements of the Ministry of Education’s Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), Toronto Children’s Services Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI), Toronto Public Health, and the policies developed by Network Child Care Services.
Location: 1695 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario.
Job Type: Full Time Permanent, 35 hours per week.
Hours of Work: Available to work flexible hours; Monday to Friday between 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Start Date: July 2, 2026 (or as soon as possible)
Salary: $19 - $20/hr.
Minimal Requirements:
· Completion of secondary school.
· Valid Food Handler Certificate recognized and approved by Toronto Public Health.
· Ability to pass a Vulnerable Sector Check.
· Current First Aid certification.
· Current CPR certification.
· Complete Health Assessment and Immunization, or Ministry approved exemption.
· Available to work flexible hours; Monday to Friday between 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Knowledge and Skills
· Knowledge of safe food handling practices and hygiene practices.
· Knowledge of food preparation practices.
· Knowledge of inventory control.
· Knowledge and ability to operate standard kitchen equipment such as a dishwasher, microwave oven, oven, stove, refrigerator, and food thermometer.
· Ability to stand for long periods of time.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Ability to problem-solve.
· Ability to be adaptive.
· Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication.
· Good organizational and time-management skills.
Key Responsibilities
· Opening and setting up the kitchen.
· Preparing and warming up meals.
· Taking and recording temperature of meals.
· Delivering catered meals to children's playrooms.
· Collecting dishes from each child's playroom.
· Loading and unloading dishwasher.
· Setting up PM and AM snacks.
· Cleaning and disinfecting kitchen as per schedule.
· Following Toronto Public Health guidelines.
Additional Information
Please submit resume through Indeed. No phone calls please.
This job posting is for 1 existing vacant position.
The use of artificial intelligence will be applied on the Indeed employer platform to assist in the screening of applicants for this position. However, final hiring decisions will be made by Network’s hiring committee and qualified Human Resources professionals.
Network Child Care Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All individuals are encouraged to apply.
Network Childcare Services makes every effort to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities throughout the selection process, under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who are contacted for an interview are kindly requested to inform us if any accommodation is required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $19.00-$20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certificate approved by Toronto Public Health (required)
- current First Aid and CPR certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
