Reports To: Yagole Daycare Managers
Job Purpose:
As a cook for Yagole Daycare, the job responsibilities are to provide a healthy and nutritious food program to the daycare children daily which includes menu planning, food stocking, food preparation, cooking, cleaning and sanitation of kitchen.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Provide daily healthy meals by:
o Complete meal and snack preparation and presentation with the knowledge of sound safe food handling, health and hygiene practices
o Assist staff with supervision of children at mealtimes
· Meal and Snack Preparation:
o Plan biweekly menus and grocery list for daily meals and snacks
o Create and implement snack and meal schedules in a timely and consistent manner
o Order and shop for menu requirements according to the number of children
o Conduct ordering and complete food shopping activities
o Ensure availability of adequate food supplies and appropriate food preparation based on the number of children in attendance.
o Awareness of children’s allergies or sensitivities whilst preparing snacks and meals
· Equipment and Cleaning:
o Wash dishes and maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen
o Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen and meal areas daily and thorough cleaning of the kitchen on a regular schedule
o Maintain kitchen and equipment – i.e. cooking tools in a clean, hygienic and orderly manner
o Report to supervisor concerns that affect kitchen operation – i.e equipment operation issues, etc
· Other:
o Work with the staff to maintain a healthy, positive, safe atmosphere for the daycare children.
o Complete and submit administrative reports, including grocery lists and costs, monthly reports, leave requests, activity logs/calendars, etc., in a timely manner
o Perform all related tasks as directed by Supervisor
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
· Minimum of Food Safe Certification and/or other related training is an asset
· Minimum of 2 years of related cooking experience – i.e. a childcare/school setting
· Level 1 Early Learning Childcare Training is an asset
· Valid First Aid & CPR/AED Training Certification
· A Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check
· Work well within a team and independently
· Have very good effective communication skills – oral and written
· Able to work effectively with children, staff, other programs and parents/caregivers
· Be adaptable and open to change that will enhance service delivery
· Communicate and implement processes to facilitate efficiency and effectiveness
· Knowledge of Cold Lake First Nation’s culture, government, languages, and community dynamics is considered an asset.
Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:
· Manual dexterity and strength are required
· Work environment is in a kitchen in a daycare facility
· Standing for extended periods of time
· Lifting is required
· Working with kitchen tools and hot appliances so care and attention is required
· Working with noise from exhaust fans, food processing equipment and/or children
· Repetitive tasks - cooking, cleaning
· Hours of work are 7: 30am – 3:00pm Monday to Friday