Daycare Cook

Job description
- Registered Early Childhood Educator_
Angelic Treasures Christian Daycare is built on family values and a passion for childcare. We are committed to providing quality childcare and education for young children of all faiths and backgrounds. We provide an environment that is an enjoyable learning experience and fosters the development of children and youth.

**Cook/** **Reports to Supervisor/ Director**

**Qualifications**

**Professional**:Nutritionist / Dietician Certificate or Related Experience

Current Food Handler Permit

Knowledge of WHMIS

Current First Aid and C.P.R. Certificates

Police Record Check (within 3 months)

Ability to work with groups of young children

**Duties**:
**A) Menu**
- To plan and develop with the Director a 2 to 4 week rotational menu that ensures the children receive proper nutrition as set out in the Canada Food Guide.
- To ensure all changes to the menu are posted in a timely fashion.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of the children by having an awareness of allergies and the knowledge of appropriate food choice alternatives.
- Be responsible for the planning, co-ordination and preparation of special events (Holiday meals, celebrations, including mother’s day/ father’s day, valentines, Easter, Christmas, family day etc.)

**B) Budget and Grocery Responsibilities**
- Reporting food orders and cost to Director
- Conducting regular cost comparisons
- Maintaining a current inventory of all food
- Balancing the allowed budget
- Doing the grocery shopping independently to maintain the menu

**C) Sanitizing and up keep of the kitchen**
- Prep in advance
- Laundry maintained
- Inventory of supplies and equipment

**D) Maintenance Responsibilities**:

- Monitoring and documenting regular scheduled maintenance of equipment
- Observing and modeling appropriate use of equipment
- Maintaining a current inventory of all small kitchen items (can openers,
- mixing spoons, bowls, etc. will also be used by room staff)

**E) Housekeeping Responsibilities**:

- To be responsible for maintaining a clean environment in the kitchen including all food
- preparation and storage areas (major appliances, floors, counters, cupboards, etc.).
- The cook will ensure accurate labeling of all items in the kitchen. The cook will also be
- responsible for the laundering and distribution of the face cloths for the classroom
- teachers.

Other duties as required.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Part-time

**Salary**: $15.50-$17.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Daily Covid screening, sanitizing and cleaning.