Child Care Cook

**Upper Canada Child Care - “A smile on each child’s face every day.”**
- **Join our Team**_

**Full time Cook required to join our team located at Viola Desmond PS (Maple, ON).**

**Starting Pay: $17.24 - $20.28 /hour, plus full-time benefit package (including dental, medical, life and travel insurance),10 paid personal days plus vacation time.**

**What We Offer Our Educators**:
Upper Canada Child Care is a strong believer in supporting educators to reach their full potential. In doing so, the organization contributes positively to the field of early learning, while also enriching the employee experience. As a large and growing organization, we have the ability to offer competitive compensation and rewards, including regular pay increases, wage enhancement grants, paid personal days, medical and dental benefits, split shift premium pay, paid training and development, involvement in charity initiatives, long term service awards, child care discounts, and the opportunity to advance and move throughout the organization. Upper Canada Child Care has recently expanded to include a forest school, allowing our educators to gain valuable knowledge and experience in this exciting area of child development and education.

**Who We Are**:
Upper Canada Child Care has over **30 years of experience** in child care and education. We are a non-profit, government-licensed organization operating centres in communities throughout Toronto, York Region, and Simcoe County. Upper Canada Child Care is committed to providing quality programs that are guided by our organizational values of _**support, trust, safety, respect and professionalism.**_ We believe that we set the stage for our children’s success when we foster the foundations of belonging, well-being, engagement and expression in our programs.

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The cook is responsible for duties relating to the purchasing, preparation and serving of snacks and meals. The cook is responsible for general cleaning, maintenance and housekeeping. The position includes administration tasks such as daily logs and records. The cook may assist with supervision of the children when deemed necessary and appropriate.

**SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE**
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in food preparation and serving.
- A recent Vulnerable Sector Check
- Health assessment and up-to-date record of immunization as outlined by legislation.
- Up-to-date certification in CPR-C and Standard First Aid (training available upon selection if required).
- Food Handler Certification (paid certification available upon section if required).
- Valid Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle.
- Ability to operate standard kitchen appliances and laundry equipment.
- Prior experience working with children an asset.
- Knowledge of Canada’s Food Guide.
- Effective communication skills.
- Proven ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively and establish appropriate relationships with families, coworkers and other professionals.
- Have the physical stamina and ability to kneel, bend, lift and stand for extended periods.

Thank you for your interest; only applicants who may be interviewed will be contacted.
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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Casual

**Salary**: $17.24-$20.28 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?

Work Location: One location