Put your training, experience and passion for quality Child

Care and Early Learning to work at Family Day Position Available: Cook, Contract Full Time

Location: Bayview Hill

Salary: $41,176.22

Vacancy Type: Current

Start Date: July 6, 2026

End Date: July 2, 2027 About Family Day:

Family Day Care Services is a non-profit, charitable organization with a long and distinguished history of providing high-quality early learning and child care services to children and families throughout Toronto, York and Peel Regions. We are a multi service organization with over 700 employees, providing a broad range of services including: 29 Child Care Centres, 49 Before and After Care programs, 204 Licensed Home Child Cares, 9 EarlyON programs, 2 Homework Plus programs, and Special Needs Resourcing for children and their families living in the Greater Toronto Area. Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Centre Supervisor the Cook is responsible for planning and preparing meals that are healthy and nutritious to be served in the child care centre and associated satellite programs. All food preparation is in accordance with Public Health standards, Canada Food Guide, Early Years Act (CCEYA), municipal and regional by-laws and Family Day’s Policies and procedures. The Cook is also responsible for lunch clean up and coordination of the child care centre laundry.

Job Duties: Plan and prepare nutritional meals in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), in consultation with the Centre Supervisor. Prepare suitable menu substitutions for children with allergies and individual dietary requirements

Ensure adequate supplies are available to meet daily menu plan requirements

Purchase weekly groceries according to the menu plan in a cost effective manner

Prepare and serve daily lunches and snacks for children enrolled both at child care centre and associated satellite programs

Regularly order food, cleaning supplies and paper products each month in consultation with the centre supervisor to ensure the centre is stocked as required





Operate and maintain kitchen according to Public Health inspection requirements

Ability to incorporate light housekeeping duties in daily routines Education and Experience Required Certificate or Diploma in Food Handling and Preparation

Prior experience preparing meals in a business or institutional setting will be an asset

Understanding and working knowledge of current Public Health Guidelines and Canadian Food Guide Experience in cooking for large groups Excellent communication and written skills

Ability to work productivity in a team environment Social and multicultural sensitivity

Must have a valid driver’s license and a vehicle.

Medical required – including TB (two stages) 6 months current to hiring date

Police Vulnerable Sector Check 6 months current to hiring date Current Standard First Aid and CPR, level C Able to work Monday to Friday Diversity and Inclusion:

Family Day fosters a positive inclusive workplace culture, with a workforce that is representative of the families and communities it serves. Committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, Family Day encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation, to apply to join our team. In accordance with Ontario’s hiring transparency requirements, no artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

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Services is committed to providing a secure environment for children. All applicants will be thoroughly screened using background checks and a review process.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Family Day Care Services will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need to ensure your equal participation, feel free to contact Human Resources at [email protected]. #HP

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