Cook (Children's Services)

**Cook (Children's Services)**: We are proud to operate three quality child care centers where our employees provide a meaningful contribution to the lives of children and families. The Regional Child Care Centers provide an enriched child care environment that nurtures and foster’s each child’s development by providing the highest quality programs in an inclusive setting. You will make a meaningful contribution on the lives of children by providing quality care in a family-like atmosphere. You make a positive difference in people’s lives because you provide high quality customer centered services. You operate within a highly ethical environment and will be accountable for going the extra mile, listening to your customers, creatively meeting needs and always being respectful to those you serve. As a result, you will be part of a qualified and strategic team recognized widely for caring, excellence, integrity, inclusiveness and flexibility. **Posting ID**: 4126 **Department**: Social & Community Services **Division**: Children's Services **Pay Range**: $57,685 - $72,107 **Job Type**: Contract > 1 Year **Contract Duration**: Up to 12 months **Hours of Work**: 35 hours per week **Work Location**: Sedgewick Child Care Centre - 1256 Sedgewick Crescent, Oakville **Employee Group**: OCT **Posting Date**:April 17, 2025 **Application Deadline**: April 24, 2025 **Duties & Responsibilities**: - Prepares and handles food to ensure food quality, safety and quantity. - Maintains a clean and safe environment. - Documents all information required to assess food temperature chill time and food quality. - Develops nutritious, seasonal, and visually appealing menus. - Maintains cost awareness in preparation and storage of all products with an emphasis on minimizing waste. Responsible for purchase of food orders, groceries, cleaning supplies and monitoring budget. - Ensure allergies and food preferences are considered. - Participates with the team in development of new recipes and products. - Maintains close ongoing communication with the Supervisor - Supervises and participates with the children in the program as required. - Performs housekeeping duties as required. - Performs other duties as assigned. **Skills & Qualifications**: **Essential** - Minimum of Secondary School Graduation Diploma with 3 -5 years’ experience in quantity food preparation, preferably in child care setting. “Certified Food Handler” certificate and Standard First Aid with CPR-C are mandatory. - Operate within a highly ethical environment and you will be accountable for going the extra mile, listening to your customers, creatively meeting needs, and always being respectful to those you serve. - As a result, you will be part of a qualified and strategic team recognized widely for caring, excellence, integrity, inclusiveness and flexibility. **Preferred** - Cooking degree or diploma from a recognized college or university, as well as additional courses in child care or child development. **Working/ Employment Conditions**: **Working Conditions** - Must be able to perform all the necessary physical tasks such as lifting, pushing and pulling, carrying objects up and down the stairs. - May need to lift up to fifty (50) pounds. - Travel will be required; incumbent must provide their own transportation. - The incumbent will be required to provide a copy of their driver’s license by their first day of employment. - Flexibility in work schedule for occasional evening meetings. **Employment Conditions** - Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check by the first day of employment. - Current (obtained within the past six (6) months) two-step tuberculosis test by the first day of employment. - In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require. - Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting. Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service-focused, and award-winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment.