Join our professional and passionate team of early childhood educators!
Position & location: full-time, Child Care Cook – W.H. Day YMCA Child Care, Bradford
The opportunity: To build healthy, strong, connected communities by providing and promoting nourishing and healthy food.
In this role, you will:
- Prepare a five-week rotating menu for child care centre that meets the YMCA Menu Planning Protocol; post any menu changes as they are made.
- Prepare one hot lunch and two snacks per day following the five-week menu.
- Supply special dietary meals if necessary, taking children’s allergies and special parental direction into consideration.
- Maintain food and kitchen inventory; order all food supplies.
- Record food and fridge temperatures as per regulation.
- Handle food and dishes in accordance with the Ministry of Health Regulations.
- Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment daily.
- Clean and sanitize cupboards, fridge and food storage areas on a weekly basis or more as needed.
- Maintain all health & safety requirements.
- Prepare meals in proper quantity in relation to the number of children.
- Assist in supervision of lunch, set-up and clean room to meet needs of activities and programs.
- Move equipment both large and small to undertake cleaning duties.
- Occasional use of computers for administrative support.
- Provide personal care to children, including but not limited to providing first aid, administering medication, monitoring dietary, allergies & medical conditions
- Actively engage with children and always ensure supervision and safety of children in a group setting of up to 15 children independently
- Implement play-based learning in accordance with YMCA Curriculum
- Ensure positive, professional communication with families, staff and volunteers on an ongoing basis
- Demonstrate appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values
- Adhere to work schedule and provide adequate notice to supervisor regarding unexpected scheduling changes
- Demonstrate flexibility with routines and schedules
- Other duties as assigned
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification OR completion of certification within first 90 days of employment
- Successful completion of Vulnerable Sector Screening within 6 months of your start date
- Up-to-date immunizations or equivalent in accordance with local public health and Child Care Early Years Act
- Current Safe Food Handler Certificate
- Availability requirements: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, between the hours of 6:30am & 6:00pm
- Operation of food services equipment ie. oven, stove, cooking appliances
- Knowledge of children’s nutritional requirements according to Canada’s Food Guide, MEDU and the Ministry of Health legislation
- Passion for working with children and providing quality play-based learning
- Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills with families, staff and volunteers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time, lift up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), and participate in physical activities
- Ability to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year-round, in all weather conditions
- Complimentary access to virtual and/or in-person opportunities promoting health and fitness
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Annual paid Wellness Day
- Annual recognition pay
- Professional development opportunities
- Work life balance that offers most evenings and weekends free; all statutory days off
- 12 sick days per year
- Health, Rx, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Funded Retirement and Savings Plan
- Discounted Program Fees
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a registered charity committed to fostering healthy communities by empowering children, youth, and families, promoting well-being, and encouraging social responsibility. We support children and youth to grow up strong, confident and resilient.
At the YMCA we believe in the power of community and the potential of every individual; dedicated to nurturing the physical, mental, and social well-being of all people. The YMCA is so much more than buildings and programs; we are a movement that empowers individuals to reach their full potential while connecting communities in a vibrant and positive way.
The YMCA is thrilled to be recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2022. Our YMCA employs over 1,000 staff and hundreds of volunteers who serve tens of thousands of individuals each year in various programs such as child care, camps, health and fitness, leadership development, employment and literacy, immigrant services, and youth programming. We currently operate across Simcoe County and the Districts of Muskoka and Parry Sound.
Applications will remain open until August 1, 2025.
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.
In keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding, job offers are contingent on the completion of a current Vulnerable Sector Check and employment reference checks. Vulnerable Sector Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Vulnerable Sector Checks must be renewed every three years.
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Individuals needing employment accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the recruitment department sm.jobs@sm.ymca.ca