Position Title: Daycare Centre Cook

Position Description: Attached

Appointment Date: Expected Start Day, October 2026 - TBA

Wage: $15-$19

Hours of Work: Full-Time, Permanent (Monday-Friday)

Location: Humboldt, Saskatchewan

Application Deadline: October 28th, 2026

All applications received on or before the application deadline will be considered.

Only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted. Please forward all

applications to:

Jefferson Nolasco

Prairie Roots Early Learning Centre Inc.

Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0

[email protected]

Position Summary:

Prairie Roots Early Centre is a new, licensed childcare facility that will be opening August of 2024. PRELC will have a capacity of 43 children ranging in age from 18 months to 6 years.

We are looking to hire a Centre Cook, a qualified individual who will be an enthusiastic member of our team. The successful application will be responsible for menu planning, food purchasing, food preparation, assisting with meal service for 2-3 meals per day, and housekeeping of the kitchen and eating area. Nutritious meals and snacks are to be prepared in accordance with the Canada Food Guide and the Childcare Regulations, 2015. The successful applicant may also have some responsibilities in providing supervision and care to cover staff during breaks, programming time, absences and to ensure staff-child ratios are met when needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:





● Ensuring nutritious meals and snacks are prepared and served according to schedule.

● Providing meals that are prepared in accordance to the Canadian Food Guide and the Childcare Regulations, 2015 to meet licensing standards & requirements.

● Purchasing groceries for the facility while adhering to a predetermined budget.

● Tracking inventory and creating a list for supplies to be purchased.

● Maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen facilities to meet health and safety standards.

● Providing supervision of the children when necessary to maintain staff-child ratios

● Communicating with other staff at the centre

Required Education/Certification:

● Safe Food Handling Course required upon start date

● First Aid Certification, CPR Level C

● Criminal Record Search with Vulnerable Sector Check

● Understanding the Canadian Food Guide and understanding relevant sections within The Child Care Regulations, 2015

● ECE level 1, 2 or 3 is an asset and strongly considered

Experience:

● A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working in early learning or food preparation.

● Knowledge and experience preparing and serving meals for large groups.

● Experience working in a commercial kitchen or similar setting is an asset.

● Solid communication skills, oral and written.

Pay: $16.33-$19.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Daycare Centre Cook (Humboldt)
🏢 Prairie Roots Early Learning Centre
📍 Humboldt