Reports To: Yagole Daycare Manager

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:
  • Complete meal and snack preparation and presentation with the knowledge of sound safe food handling, health and hygiene practices
  • Assist staff with supervision of children at mealtimes
• Meal and Snack Preparation:
  • Plan biweekly menus and grocery list for daily meals and snacks
  • Create and implement snack and meal schedules in a timely and consistent manner
  • Order and shop for menu requirements according to the number of children
  • Conduct ordering and complete food shopping activities
  • Ensure availability of adequate food supplies and appropriate food preparation based on the number of children in attendance.
  • Awareness of childrens allergies or sensitivities whilst preparing snacks and meals
• Equipment and Cleaning:
  • Wash dishes and maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen
  • Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen and meal areas daily and thorough cleaning of the kitchen on a regular schedule
  • Maintain kitchen and equipment i.e. cooking tools in a clean, hygienic and orderly manner
  • Report to supervisor concerns that affect kitchen operation i.e equipment operation issues, etc
• Other:
  • Work with the staff to maintain a healthy, positive, safe atmosphere for the daycare children.
  • Complete and submit administrative reports, including grocery lists and costs, monthly reports, leave requests, activity logs/calendars, etc., in a timely manner
  • 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 Nations 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