Job Overview
Toronto Metropolitan University's Early Learning Centre, a licensed early learning and child care program linked to the School of Early Childhood Studies, is hiring part-time childcare kitchen staff.
The position is a non-union casual role of 24 hours per week with a start date that is immediate and an ongoing contract.
The main duties are preparing, serving and cleaning up the children's daily meals and snacks, including preparing and cooking food and serving catered food.
The role involves receiving and storing catered food at correct temperatures, preparing food trolleys for each classroom, and logging all temperatures in line with public health regulations.
Daily tasks also include washing and sanitizing dishes and kitchenware, maintaining food and supply inventory, and laundering sheets, towels and blankets.
The staff member will help educators as requested, assist with the care of children, and keep the space clean, healthy and safe.
Completion of a food handler certification is mandatory, and previous experience in a commercial kitchen is required, with childcare kitchen experience an asset.
Applicants must also provide a recent vulnerable sector check, TB test, proof of immunizations, a current standard first aid and CPR Level C certificate, and a clear doctor's health assessment.
The pay rate is $23.00 per hour plus 4% vacation pay, and applications with resume and cover letter are submitted by email to the Early Learning Centre supervisor.