Cook/Ta Jobs

For over 30 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 30 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.

Who are we Looking For?

We are looking for a 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 Cathy Wever centre and working 30 hours per week.

Why work for Us?

Benefits to Working for the Umbrella Family and Child Centres:

• Competitive wages and benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees with children get priority on childcare waiting list
• Unionized Environment
• Generous vacation and sick time allotments
• Working in a fun, collaborative and positive environment with top professionals
• RRSP matching program

Pay: $21.07/hr. (includes wage grans)

What are we Looking For?

To be considered for this role, the right candidate will have the following qualifications:

Experience:

• Experience in a childcare setting a definite asset
• Experience with menu planning and purchasing
• Minimum 1-year experience working in a kitchen setting

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

Certifications

• Standard First Aid with CPR level C
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Proof of up to date immunization
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Valid Food Handler’s certificate
• Valid Driver’s license

Skills:

• Physically capable of lifting and handling groceries
• Able to drive to purchase groceries

Characteristics

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

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.

The successful candidate will:

• Order and purchase groceries in order to implement the planned menus
• Post menus for parents and staff
• Deliver and collect lunch/snack trays to and from all on-site programs
• 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
• Plan lunch menus and snacks in accordance with the Canada Food Guide
• Conduct housekeeping tasks necessary to maintain the kitchen is organized, clean, safe and hygienic condition at all times.
• Meets with the Public Health Inspector as required and ensure the kitchen and practices follow the City of Hamilton’s health code

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.

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