Kitchen Coordinator

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Position Title: Kitchen Coordinator

Reports to: Centre Director

Compensation Package: We offer a comprehensive compensation package:

  • Competitive hourly rate starting at $18.42
  • 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 nine childcare centres serving communities in various high need areas of 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 47 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.

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Testimonials

  • My son started daycare at 1 year of age, spending the first year of his life at home during the lockdown.  It wasn’t easy as many other kids, however, staffs at Dawes Road CEL were so helpful and caring he eventually got it easy within the first 3 weeks. The staff members were very supportive and kept me updated with his progress. Especially the himama app helped me be informed of all his activities throughout the day.

    I would like to convey my heartfelt gratitude to the staff and management of the center for taking care of my son.

    Serene

  • The last two and a half years have been wonderful for Asharib. I still remember the 1st day when I dropped him at daycare and how scared we both were. But he had learned so much in the past 2 years & I am glad that I decided to send him to Lori Gardens. Special thanks to all of Asharib’s teachers for taking such good care of him teaching him manners and always trying to make his day fun & exciting. Thank you so much for everything!


  • 45 years of excellence is a great achievement. Congratulations! We will continue to support your growth. Together stronger!

    Kyle & Kendrick’s Family

  • Happy 45th Anniversary to the Dawes Road Center for Early Learning staff team.

    Adonias & Genet

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Centres for Early Learning operates 9 different locations across the GTA, offering subsidized and full fee spaces child care programs for children from infancy to school age. For 44 years, we have been providing high quality care to countless families, many of whom have returned to us with younger siblings, has been both successful and fulfilling. We hope to continue to enrich the lives of children with you!

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