The Nutritional Specialist operates and manages all kitchen related aspects of the Early Learning Facility.

Responsibilities

· Provide healthy meals.

· Safe and clean work environment for the preparation and implementation of 2 snacks and a lunch daily for 45 children and 10 staff.

· Prepares “from scratch” foods.

· Ensures food is not wasted, adapts the amount to make and uses up food that may go to waste.

· Ensures there is enough food children/staff to eat.

· Aware of special diets, allergies etc., preps accordingly and offers alternative provided by parent/guardian.

· Practices sensible and practical food preparation.

· Food is handled with respect, proper preparation practiced.

Health and Safety

· Dishes are cleaned according to OHS.

· Watches for cross contamination.

· Ensures kitchen is safe from hazards, reports concern to SS.

· Maintains a clean, attractive, and safe work environment.

· Observes the environment, makes changes right away, anticipates concerns.

· Maintains sanitary and protected practices in food preparation and service.





· Ensures kitchen is tidy and organized at the end of each day.

· Equipment and procedures for cleaning dishes and utensils are sanitary and protected.

Professionalism

· Models healthy habits for children and staff.

· Displays good time management skills: planning, meal prep, and cleaning.

· Punctual and ready for work.

· Professionally manages conflict with peers.

Qualifications

· Safe food handling/food safety course

-ECE LEVEL 1-asset

· Experience cooking for large groups

Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search.

First Aid and CPR- required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Experience:

- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Food Safety Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Nutritional Specialist (Canada)
🏢 Preston Early Learning Centre
📍 Canada