Cook / ECEA

Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated individual who is able to spend time in our kitchen as well as work with children.

We are not in a position to support those who require LMIA.

Position:

• Full-time, contract for 1 year to cover medical/maternity leave
• Pay: $19.60-$20.00 per hour, based on ECEA qualifications

Hours:

7:00 am to 3:00 pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch

• 7:00 am to 8:00 am in the kitchen
• 8:00 am to 9:00 am in the classroom
• 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in the kitchen
• May be reassigned to a classroom if short staffed

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals according to established recipes and standards.
• Handle food items with care and adhere to proper food handling procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and standards. This includes completing walk arounds with health inspectors.
• Working in the classroom as an ECEA, supervising and assisting program teachers with supervision of children and conducting various activities with the children for 1 hour each day.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with children aged 30 months to school age
• Valid and clean ECE Assistant or ECE or Responsible Adult Certificate
• Valid Food Safe Certificate
• Valid Childcare First Aid Certificate
• Valid and clean Criminal Record - Vulnerable Sector
• Prior experience in a restaurant or kitchen setting required.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and familiarity with kitchen equipment.

Understanding of food safety practices and protocols.
Ability to work well alone or as a team.

• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

Physical / Environment Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing
• Sitting in child-sized chairs or on the floor
• Frequent bending
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Exposure to illness-causing bacteria and viruses
• Exposure to chemicals (sanitizer)
• Warm working environment, including steam from cooking and sanitizer

Benefits:

• Vacation 2 to 5 weeks vacation (based on years of service)
• Free onsite parking
• Close to transit
• Up to 10 paid sick days per year
• Contracts not eligible for extended health/dental

Please send your resume to [email protected], along with your certifications.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $19.60-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person