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Position Title: Kitchen Coordinator (Country Heritage Park) Reports to: Centre Director Compensation Package: We offer a comprehensive compensation package: Competitive hourly rate starting at $19.21 Health Benefits (medical and dental). Vacation and Wellness Days. Focused Training and Development CFEL focuses on creating a fun and creative environment to inspire our educators to grow and excel. We go above and beyond the average childcare centre (i.e., annual in-house Learning conference paid time off, advancement opportunities with on-the-job training). Staff Recognition and Culture We love our employees and make sure to take time to let them know we value and appreciate their efforts and initiative. Examples include Wellness Activities, Smile Appreciation Day (in house employee appreciation), Child Care Worker Appreciation Day, Employment Anniversary Celebrations Hours of Work: Monday Friday, within the hours of 7 am 6 pm The Organization Centres for Early Learning, fully licensed by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services and Toronto Children''s Services, is made up of ten childcare centres serving communities in various high need areas of Milton and Toronto, Canada. We believe that the right learning environment supports child development. With programs for infants to children 12 years of age, our centres offer fun, educational environments that parents trust and rely on. Our Education Curriculum is designed to meet the individual developmental needs of each child, including social, physical, intellectual, creative, emotional and self-concept. We are proud to have been Enriching Lives for the past 50 years, and making a difference in lives of children, families and the communities we serve. The Role The Kitchen Coordinator is responsible to distribute nutritious and appealing meals to the classroom, wash dishes after lunch as per the health guidelines and regulations to maintain the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner. Success The successful candidate will have knowledge of food safety and will have a high regard for ensuring the children are served their meals on time, and that they meet food safety requirements set out by the ministry and Ontario''s health department. Qualifications Food experience is an asset Food Handler Training or Food Safety Training Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending and stooping All staff working with children are required under the Child Care and Early Year''s Act to have a valid standard first aid certification including infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) prior to the first day of work Up-to-date immunization record Up-to-date Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check Duties & Responsibilities To record food temperatures as required by the Health Department To ensure that food temperatures are maintained at the appropriate levels throughout arrival and serving To distribute food amounts in accordance with the guidelines from the caterer and appropriate to the age level of the children in each group, in an attractive manner, with the appropriate number of serving dishes and all utensils needed To handle all food and the environment in an hygienic manner To set up trays containing the appropriate number of all plates, bowls, cups, cutlery etc. for each group To inform the VP when quantities are too much or too little or of any errors in the order received and request cancellation of items in stock To organize and maintain all storage areas and ensure that any food items kept at the School are stored in closed containers and according to health regulations The Kitchen Coordinator is responsible for daily cleaning of the kitchen Comply with all health, fire, CCEYA regulations and School policies To wash hands thoroughly before handling food and each time after returning to the kitchen To wear an apron and hair net/covering at all times To follow fire drill procedures To complete kitchen inventory as per schedule To wash all snack and lunch dishes and all utensils used, as scheduled, and according to Health Regulations To prepare all birthday treats ordered by the families Centres for Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employment equity and the provision of fair and accessible employment practices under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for job applicants, where needed and upon request, to support their full participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. We encourage candidates requiring any support or accommodation to notify us at the time of application to ensure the provision of equal opportunities.