Centre Cook/Program Support (Daycare & Before and Afterschool) - BGC South East

BGC South East is seeking a dedicated Centre Cook/Program Support to join our team at St. Genevieve Child Childcare Centre. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious lunches and snacks according to the Canada Food Guide. The successful candidate will have thorough knowledge of food preparation, meal planning, and food safety practices, will have the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities effectively. This position will have a passion for working with young children and promoting their well-being through healthy meals and positive meal-time experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Centre Cook

• Menu development of planning nutritious meals and snacks for full day daycare and before & after school programs, including providing substitute meals for children with special dietary requirements and/or food allergies
• Delivering snack and meal carts to the program rooms
• Washing dishes and equipment as required, in accordance with Ministry and Public Health guidelines
• Responsible for the safety in the kitchen environment/Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen and storage facilities
• Ensures safe food storage and disposal and complies with all health and hygiene requirements under all food safety legislation
• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly inspections, deep cleaning, and maintenance are performed.
• Communicating with daycare program staff regarding any daily menu changes, or feedback on menu items
• Grocery shopping and preparing shopping list for all necessary kitchen and food items, as well as maintaining kitchen inventory
• Completing weekly and monthly budget tracking/receipt reporting

Program Support

• Support with break coverage for program educators as needed
• Assist with classroom activities and supervision of children as required
• Job Requirements:
• Safe Food Handling Certificate
• Standard CPR/First Aid Level C
• Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search
• Previous experience in childcare or related fields preferred
• Knowledge of food preparation, meal planning, and food safety practices
• 1 -3 years experience cooking for groups
• Thorough understanding of Canadian Food guide and Public Health regulations
• Passion for working with young children and promoting their well-being through healthy meals and positive meal-time experiences
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and assist with additional duties as needed.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities effectively
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact positively with educators, children and parents

Details:

• Location - St. Genevieve Catholic School (386 Holden St.)
• Position Timeline - Monday to Friday (occasional evening or /weekend may be required)
• Start date: December 2024
• Hours - 40 hours/week
• Rate - $20/hr plus Wage Enhancement for on-the-floor support in program
• Annual Wellness Package
• Vacation days
• Additional details to be discussed during interview

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Submit resume and cover letter by email indicating position applying for to the attention of:

HR Administrator

Email:  hr@bgcsoutheast.ca

Please note that BGC South East will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements and we will do our best to accommodate.

We thank all those who apply, however only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.