About Us
Lux Daycare & Out of School Care is committed to providing exceptional early learning and child care programs for children from infancy to 12 years of age. We continuously strive to enhance the quality of our programs while creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Our dedicated team takes pride in supporting families by providing the highest standard of care every day.
Job Description
Are you someone who loves to cook and wants to make a difference in the lives of young children? Lux Daycare & O.S.C. is looking for a reliable and organized Daycare Chef to join our center.
This is the perfect role for someone who is great in the kitchen, values a consistent weekday schedule, and wants to be part of a supportive team. You don't need to be a "Executive Chef" - you just need to be a skilled home or commercial cook who can prepare healthy, delicious meals for children in a timely and safe manner.
What We Offer
- Predictable Schedule: Monday to Friday only. No late nights, no weekends.
- Supportive Culture: You aren't just "in the kitchen - you are a valued member of our early childhood team.
- Meaningful Work: Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's daily lives
- Consistency: Stable, rewarding employment in an established child care centre
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare nutritious breakfasts morning snacks, lunches, and pm snacks for 90 children from infancy to school age.
- Follow the centre's rotating menu while ensuring meals are fresh, balanced, and appealing to children.
- Safely prepare and serve meals on schedule.
- Accommodate food allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions with care and accuracy.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen at all times.
- Wash dishes, sanitize kitchen surfaces, equipment, counters, and floors after meal preparation.
- Ensure all food preparation complies with Alberta Health Services, licensing regulations, and food safety standards.
- Monitor kitchen inventory and assist with ordering groceries and supplies.
- Maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs when necessary.
- Assist with light housekeeping duties, including kitchen cleaning and occasional laundry.
- Work collaboratively with educators and management to support the daily operation of the centre.
Qualifications:
- Cooking Skills: Strong experience in cooking for groups (either in a professional kitchen, a school/daycare, or significant large-scale home cooking).
- Shift Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday.
- Reliability: You are the "heart" of the center's schedule - being dependable and on time is essential.
- Organization: Ability to multitask and manage meal timings so kids eat on schedule.
- Asset (ECE Background): If you are also a Level 1, 2, or 3 Early Childhood Educator, that is a major plus! This would allow you more interaction with families and the classroom.
- Certifications: * Current Food Safety/Handling Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Current First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain).
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector (Must be completed via Edmonton Police Solutions).
- Prior work experience as a chef
- Fluency in English
- Knowledge of the Canada Food Guide
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Flexibility, team oriented, and excellent oral/written communication skills
At Lux Daycare & Out of School Care, every team member plays an important role in helping children learn, grow, and thrive. Our kitchen is at the heart of our centre, providing healthy meals that fuel children's development each day.
If you're passionate about cooking, enjoy working in a family-focused environment, and are looking for a rewarding career with a predictable weekday schedule, we'd love to hear from you.
For further inquiries, please call us at (780) 760-3331 or contact us by email. Visit our website: https://www.luxdaycare.ca
We thank all applicants for their time and interest in joining our team. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Have a lovely day!
Pay: $15.00-$24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- How long is your commute to our center? Our address is 1308 Windermere Way SW.
- How many years of professional cooking experience do you have?
Work Location: In person
