Title: Child Care Kitchen Staff
Location: YMCA Pictou Early Years Centre
Position Status: Full time
Hourly Rate: $ 17.00 - $19.00
Start Date: September 2026
The YMCA of Pictou County Experience
The YMCA of Pictou County is a supportive and caring staff team who are thriving, growing and are passionate about their work. The workplace team culture is inclusive, genuine, kind and nurturing, where team members are encouraged to learn and succeed individually and collectively. The environment is casual and comfortable yet friendly and professional. All team members are encouraged to have fun at work alongside the policies that guide our professionalism. At the YMCA of Pictou County, we know the value of being healthy and active, of bringing people together, and social and physical activity within a community. If this environment interests you and you identify as a dynamic team player who is socially connected and passionate about helping people, consider joining our team as a Child Care Centre Kitchen Staff Member.
Position Summary and Responsibilities
As a Full Time, Kitchen staff member, you will work alongside the staff and Director at our Child Care Centre’s. You will plan, prepare, and purchase, and provide well balanced and nutritious meals and snacks which meet the needs of children and other agency food services in an organized and hygienic setting, within food budget guidelines. Our Staff must ensure open, ongoing communication between parents/guardians of children and staff members/volunteers as well as maintain confidentiality regarding issues with staff, volunteers and program participants. Our staff members are encouraged to actively participate in association initiatives involving campaigns, fundraising programs and other educational and promotional initiatives.
Qualifications
- Food Handlers Course
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR Certification
- Demonstrate and promote a personal understanding of, and appreciation for the mission, vision and values of the YMCA
- A current criminal reference and child abuse registry check must be provided.
- Experience working with Children ages 3 months to 5 years of age
- Ability to cook for large groups in an organized and timely manner.
Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and proof of valid First Aid and CPR training. Having these documents ready for the interview is recommended.
All Employees are required to attend YMCA Child Safeguarding Training.
Apply today to join our team in making a difference in the lives of children and families!
Please submit your cover letter and resume in one document to Tara Gallant General Manager of Child Care YMCA of Pictou County, via our online application platform: https://ymcaofpictoucountynonece.easyapply.co/.
This position will remain open until filled. We look forward to hearing from you.
We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The YMCA of Pictou County is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00-$19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Language:
Work Location: In person
