Competition #EY 24-75

Dedicated to improving lives, the Kenora District Services Board (KDSB) is the integrated service delivery agency providing help and support when you need it. With forward thinking and engaged employees, we deliver Ontario Works, Social Housing, Early Learning and Child Care, and Land Ambulance to current and future clients.

We are currently seeking to hire one (1) Permanent Full-Time Cook-Housekeeper located in Kenora, Ontario to join our Early Years team.  Our employees enjoy a healthy work environment, development opportunities, and an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

Reporting to the Early Years Quality Assurance Coordinator, the Cook is responsible for planning and providing meals and snacks to the children in the program that are safe, healthy and age appropriate.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment, with strict adherence to the policies and procedures of the KDSB and the local health unit.
• Plans all meals two weeks in advance maintaining nutrition standards of Canada’s Food Guides and the special dietary needs of some children (planning a substitute when necessary). Post menu two weeks in advance; must remain flexible about menu changes because of program changes.
• Prepares, cooks and presents all food that is served in all the programs; is aware of allergies, medical problems and eating behaviours/patterns; acts as a resource for parents and others on meal planning; prepares meals/snacks for special events. Prepares and implements menus.
• Transport prepared meals and menu items off premises to all KDSB Early Learning centres.
• Responsible for ensuring that a wide variety of food items are purchased in accordance with the budget, to ensure that meals and snacks vary.
• Ensures meals and snacks are prepared and delivered according to program schedule. Ensure all foods are available and defrosted for next day’s menu.
• Responsible for maintaining menus, recipes and other resources; posts and notifies changes to menu at all sites as required.
• Records all dietary substitutions for children on a weekly menu log.
• Maintain and record daily food temperature checklist of foods served.
• Responsible for ordering food and other supplies, ensuring the quantity and products are delivered; ensures food spoilage or waste does not occur. Checks off food orders and supplies.
• Stores food and supplies to ensure nutritional value is maximized; regularly checks due dates and rotation of food items.
• Responsible for keeping kitchen, kitchen equipment, food storage areas clean and tidy and in good working order; takes fridge and freezer readings/temperatures.
• Completes all kitchen cleaning checklists; ensures proper storage of cleaning tools, supplies and equipment. Open and locks kitchen as required; maintains and completes weekly cleaning logs.
• Responsible to read and store manuals for all equipment to ensure proper use.
• Reports any damage to Early Years Quality Assurance Coordinator; arranges for repair or replacement in consultation with Early Years Quality Assurance Coordinator.
• Washes dishes, pots, pans and loads/unloads dishwasher.
• Empty kitchen garbage daily along with recyclables.
• Daily disinfect tables, counters and sinks; Cleans and sanitizes washroom at least once a day, sometimes twice daily depending on staff availability; Daily cleans and tidies kitchen, sweeps floors and washes as needed.
• Launders towels, face cloths and children’s clothes, sheets and blankets daily and as required; maintain washer/dryer.
• Protect confidentiality of any personal information regarding children
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences and meetings. Prepare report and share with colleagues and/or staff information learned during these opportunities.
• Take an active role in regular network and team/staff meetings as required.
• Collaborate with others in maintaining a positive working environment.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Successful candidates will have:

• Three (3) years’ culinary experience
• First Aid, including Infant and Child CPR (or the willingness to obtain)
• Up to date immunization record, including TB skin test (or the willingness to obtain)
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• A satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check must be provided
• A valid Ontario Class G (or equivalent) license
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Along with an excellent benefit package and participation in the OMERS pension plan, we offer an hourly wage of $24.15 (in accordance with the Collective Agreement).   Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume, by email, referencing the competition number in the subject line of the e-mail to the:

Human Resources Department

Kenora District Services Board

Email: hr@kdsb.on.ca

 

THIS POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

 While all responses are appreciated, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Confidential information provided by applicants will be used for the purpose of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The KDSB will make accommodations available wherever possible to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process. The KDSB is an equal opportunity employer.

• Location : Kenora
• Email : hr@kdsb.on.ca

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