Daycare Cook / Kitchen Assistant needed Part-Time

Little Friends Child Care Toronto Inc.
Location: 9 Tallpines Court, Scarborough, ON
Job Type: Part-Time, Permanent
Pay: $20.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day Shift
No evenings | No weekends

A minimum of 1 year of previous kitchen/cooking experience is REQUIRED for this position.

About Little Friends Child Care

Little Friends Child Care Toronto Inc. is a brand-new licensed child care centre in Scarborough providing care for toddlers and preschool-aged children.

We are looking for a reliable, caring, organized, and experienced Part-Time Daycare Cook / Kitchen Assistant to join our team.

This is an important role within our centre. Our cook will help prepare nutritious meals and snacks for young children while maintaining excellent standards of food safety, cleanliness, organization, and allergy awareness.

About the Role

As our Part-Time Daycare Cook / Kitchen Assistant, you will assist with the daily operation and organization of the centre's kitchen.

You will prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks while following planned menus, food safety requirements, and the dietary needs of the children in our care.

The successful candidate should already be familiar with the unique responsibilities of working in a child care kitchen, including allergy management, portioning meals for young children, kitchen sanitation, meal schedules, food storage, and communicating with educators and centre management.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for toddler and preschool-aged children in accordance with Canada's Food Guide.
- Follow the centre's planned menus and standardized recipes.
- Prepare appropriate food portions for young children.
- Ensure meals and snacks support children's nutritional needs.
- Carefully manage and accommodate food allergies, dietary restrictions, medical diets, and food sensitivities.




- Follow established procedures to prevent cross-contamination and allergen exposure.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
- Follow all applicable food safety and Toronto Public Health requirements.
- Properly label, date, store, rotate, and dispose of food.
- Monitor refrigerator and food storage temperatures as required.
- Receive and inspect grocery and food deliveries when required.
- Assist with maintaining food inventory and communicate ordering needs to management.
- Assist with grocery and kitchen supply organization.
- Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, preparation surfaces, and kitchen equipment.
- Complete required kitchen cleaning and sanitation duties.
- Maintain required kitchen, food safety, and cleaning records.
- Coordinate meal and snack service with classroom educators.
- Communicate effectively with management regarding allergies, menu changes, inventory, and kitchen needs.
- Maintain a safe kitchen environment appropriate for a licensed child care centre.
- Perform other kitchen-related duties as required.

Qualifications – Required

- Minimum 1 year of kitchen/cooking experience
- Previous experience preparing meals and snacks for groups of young children.
- Food Handler Certificate, or ability to obtain one before commencing employment.
- Good understanding of food allergies, dietary restrictions, and cross-contamination prevention.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food storage practices.
- Ability to independently organize and work within a daycare kitchen.




- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to prepare and serve meals according to a daycare's daily schedule.
- Dependable, punctual, professional, and able to work effectively as part of a child care team.
- Ability to communicate effectively with educators and management.
- Vulnerable Sector Check may be required before employment.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who understands that working in a daycare kitchen is different from working in a traditional restaurant kitchen.

Our ideal candidate is comfortable preparing food for young children, understands the importance of allergy management and food safety, and can keep the kitchen organized while ensuring meals and snacks are ready according to the centre's daily schedule.

We are especially interested in someone who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming kitchen.

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation of $20.00 per hour
- Monday to Friday daytime schedule
- No evening shifts
- No weekend shifts
- Supportive and respectful work environment
- Stable, year-round employment
- Opportunity to grow with a brand-current child care centre
- Opportunity to help establish and organize the kitchen operations of a new centre

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and ensure that your previous daycare/child care kitchen experience is clearly identified on your resume.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Little Friends Child Care Toronto Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Work Location: In person

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Kitchen Cook Partime (Scarborough)
🏢 Little Friends Child Care Toronto
📍 Scarborough