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Full-time
On-site
Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
Hospitality

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