Cook/Program Support - Early Learning and Child Care Centre

Location: Malala Yousafzai PS

Address: 565 Remembrance Road, Brampton, ON L7A 4L2

Shift Type: Early Learning & Child Care Centre

Total Hours Per Day: 5

Hourly Rate: $26.22

Please Note: These hours are subject to change based on the needs of the Centre.

About PLASP

PLASP Child Care Services is a charitable organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, providing high quality early learning and child care for children up to 12 years of age. PLASP operates in more than 240 schools providing before school, lunch, and after school programs and 30 full-day early learning and child care centres and six EarlyON locations for children from 0 – 6 years.

The curriculum for PLASP Centres is based on the HighScope approach, where children develop important skills including language, pre-math and pre-reading skills. The daily routine is designed to allow time for the children to explore and learn independently and for the adults to plan more structured teaching time. All programming incorporates the Ministry of Education pedagogy, How Does Learning Happen? The PLASP Centres also follow other quality initiatives like Raising the Bar, AQI, and PQA.

PLASP is committed to hiring, training, and fairly compensating staff. All Ontarians have the right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment. We believe that everyone has worth and value, and that all staff are entitled to be respected, supported, and treated fairly by their co-workers and supervisors.

The Position Involves

The successful candidate will provide a full range of duties, including:

• Responsibility for the preparation of nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• Providing feedback to the Program Director regarding the menus and making recommendations for changes or substitutions.
• Preparing special diet menus as required and noting substitutes on the posted menu.
• Checking the ingredients in food that is being served, to ensure safety for children with allergies.
• Ensuring the proper storage and preparation of all food in accordance with the Food Handlers Certificate Course and the requirements of the Region of Peel Health Department.
• Responsibility for the cleanliness of the kitchen and food storage areas and performing housekeeping duties as per the PLASP sanitary practices.
• Assisting / completing weekly food orders.
• Helping in the planning and implementation for special events and recognition events of school staff.
• Working cooperatively with other program staff in establishing and maintaining a safe, warm, and caring environment for high quality Early Learning and Child Care programs.
• Working with program staff to supervise the children as required for maintaining child staff ratios.
• Following all PLASP Health & Safety policy and procedures as outlined in the Health and Safety Manual.
• Being aware of all emergency procedures and ensuring the health and safety of the children and centre safety is maintained at all times.

The Preferred Candidate Will Have

• Completed Region of Peel Food Handlers Course
• The ability to work with groups of young children
• The ability to read and write English
• A valid Standard First Aid Certificate, with level C CPR
• A valid original Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check, completed within the last six months
• All health requirements (immunizations) to be met in accordance with the CCEYA and Medical Officer of Health.

PLASP Offers

• A positive, fun and supportive working environment
• Growth and career advancement
• Continuous professional learning opportunities
• A competitive compensation package
• An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children

How to Apply

If you have the required qualifications for this position and wish to apply, please submit your application through PLASP’s Recruitment Tool by clicking on “Apply for this Position” on the top right-hand side of this page.

PLASP Child Care Services is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Human Resources will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.