Daycare Cook

BIIGTIGONG NISHNAABEG
EMPLPOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

Job title: Daycare Cook
Department: Education- Children and Family Learning Center
Employment status: Full-Time
Posting Date: March 25, 2025
Closing Date: April 4, 2025, at 12:00pm (Noon)

Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director of the Children and Family Learning Centre, the Cook is responsible for preparing and providing a complete and nutritious menu for all children, including snacks and lunches, on a daily basis. Additionally, the Cook ensures that the Children and Family Learning Centre maintains cleanliness and adheres to established standards at all times.

Skills & Qualifications:
Candidates will be screened according to the listed criteria. It is the responsibility of the candidate to indicate that she/he meets the following criteria:
• Secondary school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in food handling and cooking for large groups
• Valid Ontario G Drivers License
• Vulnerable Sector Check (upon hire)
• Safe Food Handling Certificate (Current)
• WHMIS
• Current First Aid/CPR

Necessary Knowledge
• Knowledge of Canada’s Food Guide and any other related regulations that apply
• Knowledge of the Early Years and Child Care Act
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the provisions that apply
• Ability to maintain records of food usage/storage
• Ability to deal with routine financial transactions

Developed Competencies
• Teamwork: able to collaborate effectively with others, communicate openly, foster strong working relationships, and contribute to group efforts
• Communication skills; able to effectively convey information and ideas to others, both verbally and in writing
• Self-motivated; able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Adaptable; able to adjust to changing circumstances, new tasks, and unexpected challenges
• Time management: able to prioritize tasks, manage workload efficiently, and meet deadlines
• Professionalism; able to demonstrate integrity, ethics, and respect for others in all interactions and behaviors
• Resilience: able to bounce back from setbacks, manage stress, and maintain a positive outlook in challenging situations

Working Conditions
• Ability to work in an environment which may be at times noisy, hot, humid, steamy, etc.
• Ability to work with chemical substances contained in cleaning supplies

Duties & Responsibilities:
The Cook shall:
• Develop a two-week menu that promotes healthy eating
• Prepare nutritious lunches and snacks every day
• Clean the kitchen and set up the dining area daily, including lifting tables and chairs
• Cook for evening programs if supper is provided, as well as during special occasions and events such as Father’s Day and Mother’s Day
• Deliver presentations and workshops such as cookie exchanges, the four food groups, baby food preparation, home food canning, and healthy menu planning and budgeting
• Shop regularly for the Children and Family Learning Centre
• Maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen, pantry, and storage areas; clean items used for food preparation, dishes, and cutlery; sweep and wash floors; clean the stove, oven, microwave, freezer, and refrigerator
• Maintain a safe and sanitary dining area; sweep and wash floors; clean tables and chairs
• Standardize procedures and equipment for preparation to minimize waste in preparation and cleaning, reduce nutritive loss in cooking, and manage leftovers effectively
• Reduce plate waste by identifying whether it is due to poorly prepared food, unpopular choices, or overly large servings

Application Instructions:
Online Application Submission:

Please submit your cover letter, resume and professional references via our online application portal. You can find the link below. Be sure to complete all required fields and attach your documents before submitting.

BambooHR Web Link: https://bn.bamboohr.com/careers/40

Incomplete applications WILL NOT be considered & WILL automatically be screened out.