Childcare Center Cook

**Childcare Center Cook**

Play, inspire and grow with Umbrella Family: Where every child’s journey matters.

Welcome to Umbrella Family, where early childhood education is an enriching journey, not just a job. As part of our Family, you’ll receive more than just a paycheque - enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and union support to meet your needs.

Join a team who are pioneers in their field, contributing to our esteemed 35-year reputation as a leader in early childhood education. Here, you’re not just encouraged - you’re guaranteed to thrive, supported by a dedicated team of fellow educators and impactful resources.

Join Umbrella Family today and become part of a community where your voice matters, and your contributions are valued.

This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of something truly special.

**Who are we Looking For?**

We are looking for a **Childcare Center Cook** to compliment our team

Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the cook is responsible for menu planning, purchasing of groceries and supplies and daily preparation of nutritious meals and snacks served to the children enrolled in the centre.

This position will be at our **Ancaster Meadow centre** and working **28.75 hours per week** (includes 3.75 hours of Teaching Assistant tasks). The hours of work will be **9:30AM- 2:30PM.**

The hourly rate will be **$20.71 **per hour.

**Experience**:

- Minimum 1-year experience working in a kitchen setting (preferred but not required)
- Experience with menu planning and purchasing
- Experience in a childcare setting a definite asset

**Education: College level Certificate or Diploma in a related field, **Working knowledge of the Canada Food Guide

**Characteristics**
- Excellent problem solving, interpersonal communication and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced
- Flexible environment with mínimal supervision
- An advocate for diversity, equality, and inclusion

**What will you be doing?**

You will work in consultation with the Program Supervisor to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen and its coordination with the other programs of the centre.
- Plan lunch menus and snacks in accordance with the Canada Food Guide
- Post menus for parents and staff
- Conduct housekeeping tasks necessary to maintain the kitchen is organized, clean, safe and hygienic condition at all times.
- Deliver and collect lunch/snack trays to and from all on-site programs
- Meets with the Public Health Inspector as required and ensure the kitchen and practices follow the City of Hamilton’s health code
- Order and purchase groceries in order to implement the planned menus
- When required, supervise children, scanning the area routinely to ensure safety, and recognize potentially hazardous situations so that they may be prevented. This may be required during lunch time or the beginning of the day

**Who is the Umbrella Family?**

For over 35 years, Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton has offered high-quality programs to young children and their families. We operate full-day early learning and childcare centres for infant, toddler and preschool children, as well as extended-day programs before and after school for kindergarten and school age children in over 27 locations throughout the Greater Hamilton Area.

We pride ourselves on being a leading childcare organization, committed to high quality programs that are inclusive, accessible, and promote learning and growth.
- In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available to applicants to support them in all aspects of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. _
- We thank all applicants but only those considered for an interview will be contacted_

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

Pay: From $20.71 per hour

Expected hours: 28.75 per week

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ancaster, ON L9K 1S3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-10-21