Company Overview

Kids Connect Daycare is a licensed childcare centre in Toronto’s Upper Beaches, providing a nurturing, play-based environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Our team is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children, families, and staff.

Job Overview

We are seeking a reliable, organized, and detail-oriented Kitchen/Housekeeping Coordinator to support daily operations in our centre kitchen while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment throughout the daycare.

Meals and snacks are provided by a caterer, so this position does not involve cooking meals from scratch. The role focuses on safely receiving, handling, preparing, and distributing catered food, managing allergy and dietary requirements, maintaining kitchen sanitation and documentation, and supporting housekeeping.

The position also includes providing classroom coverage during staff lunch breaks and working alongside educators to support a safe, positive environment for the children.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Oversee the daily operation of the centre kitchen in accordance with Toronto Public Health, Ontario food safety regulations, CCEYA requirements, and centre policies.
- Receive catered meals and snacks and ensure proper food handling, storage, labeling, temperature control, and FIFO rotation.
- Support food preparation as required, including washing, cleaning, and cutting fruits and vegetables.
- Follow all allergy and dietary requirements and provide appropriate substitutions according to established guidelines.
- Set up meal and snack bins with appropriate food, portions, dishes, cups, cutlery, and serving utensils for each classroom.
- Distribute and collect meals and snacks throughout the centre.




- Complete accurate daily temperature logs, cleaning logs, pest control records, and other required documentation.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment, food preparation surfaces, storage areas, dishes, and utensils.
- Perform light housekeeping throughout the day, including spot sweeping and mopping, wiping surfaces, waste disposal, and tidying common areas. Professional cleaning services are provided outside of operating hours.
- Provide classroom coverage during staff lunch breaks, supporting educators and maintaining appropriate supervision of children.
- Monitor kitchen and cleaning supplies and communicate inventory needs to Management.
- Report health, safety, food, or maintenance concerns promptly.
- Use technology such as a laptop and iPad to access the catering portal and other communication systems.
- Work collaboratively with educators and Management to maintain an organized, efficient, and welcoming environment.

Qualifications
- Valid Food Handler Certification required.
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR – Level C prior to the first day of work.
- Up-to-date immunization record and Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check.
- Knowledge of Toronto Public Health and Ontario food safety regulations.
- Experience in a kitchen, food service, or childcare setting is an asset.




- Understanding of allergy management and safe food handling practices.
- Strong organizational, time management, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and complete documentation consistently and truthfully.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
- Comfortable interacting with and providing classroom coverage for young children.
- Ability to multitask and follow instructions effectively in a busy childcare environment.
- Ability to lift and carry food bins and supplies up to 20 kg (44 lbs.).
- Ability to perform frequent light to medium physical work, including standing, bending, reaching, stooping, twisting, pushing, and lifting.
- Comfortable using basic technology, including a laptop and iPad.
- Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming environment for children and staff.

Working Conditions This position involves extended periods of standing and frequent bending, reaching, twisting, lifting, and pushing. The successful candidate must be comfortable lifting up to 44 lbs. and working in a busy childcare workplace with multiple tasks and interruptions.

Join the Kids Connect Daycare team and play an important role in creating a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming environment where young children can thrive!

Pay: $21.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Licence/Certification:
- Police Record Check (Vulnerable Sector Check) (preferred)
- Food Handler Certification (required)
- First Aid Certification (Level C) (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Daycare Kitchen/Housekeeping Coordinator (Toronto)
🏢 Kids Connect Daycare
📍 Toronto