Kitchen Float

Established multi-site Childcare Operator seeks a Permanent Kitchen/Float position at our Tumpane Child Care Centre location.

Position: Full Time

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Current Food Handler Certificate
• Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR – AED Level C
• Current and Clear Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
• Complete Toronto Public Health Medical and Immunization requirements

Kitchen Skills Required:

• Adhere to and maintains hygiene, sanitary practices and appropriate food handling as per Toronto Public Health requirements
• Maintain a safe clean and orderly kitchen
• Planning menus for the children in consultation with the Supervisor
• Reviewing the children’s dietary needs and provides appropriate substitutes
• Planning and ordering food in consultation with the Supervisor
• Ensuring the Centre is adequately stocked and prepared and ordering the wholesale food and cleaning supplies in consultation with the Supervisor
• Preparing snacks and lunches as per the posted menu, any substitutions must be approved by the Supervisor
• All menu substitutions must be posted without delay
• Serving daily lunches and snacks as per scheduled requirements
• Delivering lunch cutlery and dishes to designate classrooms in an aesthetically pleasing manner
• Ensuring the food is covered when being delivered
• Ensuring that snacks are available for the following morning
• Rotating and labeling the food stock to ensure quality and freshness
• Adhering to the basic cleaning schedule by documenting and signing off on the compliance [daily/weekly and monthly basis]

Classroom Skills:

• Warm and Energetic individual who has the ability to work with Children of all ages, experience with ***** age group is an asset
• Must possess strong initiative and organizational skills and have a positive attitude
• Dependable and Flexible - arrives on time and ready to commence work as scheduled
• Communicate effectively and professionally with Children, Staff and Parents, ICSG Management, and any other Governing Agencies
• Must have general knowledge of Childcare Operations and an ability to comply with all the requirements from CCEYA/AQI/TPH/ICSG [incl. TDSB Policies and Procedures for sites located in TDSB]
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment
• Has the ability to implement an Early Childhood Program as per requirements set out by governing agencies
• Maintain Room control with positive Behaviour Management Strategies
• Ability to plan and implement a program

Assets:

• Working Knowledge of the Lillio Application (Parent Portal)
• Experience with laptop/tablet use to program and record Children’s profiles
• Early Childhood Education Diploma or Equivalency (not required)
• ECA Certificate (Not required)
• Any relevant experience working with Children (not required)

Hours of work:

• 8 hours/day [40 hours/week]
• Centre Hours of Operation are 7:00am – 6:00pm

Benefits:

• Free Onsite Parking
• Medical Coverage incl. Dental Plan and Vision Care
• Casual Dress Code
• Unionized Environment
• Group RRSP Program with Employer RRSP Matching
• Annual Paid Sick Days Allocation
• Staff Training & Development
• Additional Grants as per Government and City approvals and Funding availability
• Rotating Shifts (scheduled as per Centre’s Operational Needs)

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process. If you need an accommodation for accessibility, please let us know at the time we contact you to arrange for an interview.

ICSG is an Inclusive Environment and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Comments: The hours of work may vary according to enrolment and the needs of the Centre.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process. If you need an accommodation for accessibility, please let us know at the time we call to arrange for an interview.