Day Care Chef
In this position, your role is to prepare well-balanced, nutritious meals and snacks for young children while maintaining a safe and clean kitchen environment. You will be responsible for ensuring food is prepared, served and stored safely and hygienically. In addition, you will maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment by following proper cleaning and sanitization procedures and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Wage: $27/hour
Schedule: Full-time / Permanent 8:30 – 4:00
Location: 4501 1st Ave SW Salmon Arm
Responsibilities
· Menu planning
· Preparation of breakfast, lunch, and snacks for children of various ages
· Follow approved menus and Canada Food Guide guidelines
· Maintain food safety, kitchen cleanliness, and sanitation standards
· Wash dishes and sanitize kitchen equipment
· Support staff with children’s allergy and dietary needs
· Follow the centre’s Food Safety and Sanitation Plans
· Ensuring proper and hygienic storage of food
· Food supply orders
Qualifications
FoodSafe Level 1 (or willingness to obtain)
Experience managing food allergies and safe food preparation practices
Experience preparing food for groups (daycare, school, or community kitchen preferred)
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently
Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector required
Assets
Experience working with children
Experience in Indigenous communities or incorporating cultural foods
Pay: $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
