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

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