Position Title: Cook

Date Posted: September 29, 2026

Competition File No.:

Program Area: Child Care

Worksite Location: Owen Sound

Travel Requirement: No

Position Type: Permanent Full Time

Category: 1

Existing Vacancy: Yes

No. of Vacancies: 1

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Monday to Friday

Salary/Wage: $18.27 - $20.77 per hour

Wages commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Application Deadline: October 9, 2026

The Y is people-powered. Our staff and volunteers provide the spark that helps ignite positive change in the lives of others.

As a charity igniting the potential in people, the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is seeking a Cook , responsible for optimal food preparation for children and staff based on legislative requirements and special diet needs. The cook is required to perform their duties in a manner consistent with the mission, vision and values of the YMCA to ensure child safety and demonstrate service excellence.

Responsibilities

- Prepares and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of food while following restrictive diets according to planned menus for children (as required).




- Demonstrates a created flair for menu planning within a set budget; reviews menus before preparing meals, per approved recipes, and prepares and serves them properly and attractively.
- In consultation with the Supervisor, make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in the designated place(s). Meet the time schedule for snacks and lunch meals and nourishments.
- Uses secure food handling techniques at all times including in preparing, dating, labeling and storing of food.
- Grocery shops based on needs associated with weekly meal planning.
- Acts as a support to the Supervisor and Child Care team.
- Performs administrative duties as required, fulfilling Association requirements and procedures including but not limited to documenting food and refrigeration temperatures, dish machine temperatures if applicable, menu changes, etc., as assigned.
- Alerts the supervisor to problems and makes recommendations about corrective action.
- Maintains a sound working knowledge of their roles and responsibilities during all emergency situations.
- Contributes to the implementation of processes and systems to ensure compliance to all standard ...

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