Now Hiring: Childcare Cook / Nutrition Specialist Schedule: Monday to Friday | 7:45 AM – 3:45 PM Perks: True work-life balance (no nights, no weekends, no split shifts), statutory holidays off, and a warm, joyful work workplace where your cooking makes a daily difference.

About the Role
Are you a talented cook who loves creating fresh, wholesome meals, but you're completely burnt out by restaurant late nights, weekends, and chaotic schedules? At Rivergate Academy we believe that good food fuels growing minds We are looking for a caring, organized, and safety-conscious Cook to take charge of our kitchen. In this role, you’ll plan, prep, and deliver delicious, nutritious meals and snacks tailored for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, all while maintaining the highest standards of safety, allergy management, and public health guidelines under Ontario’s CCEYA. If you love working in a clean, structured environment, take pride in exceptional food safety, and want a schedule that gives you your evenings and weekends back, we want to hear from you What You’ll Do Every Day
- Nourish Our Kids: Prepare fresh, high-quality morning snacks, hot lunches, and afternoon snacks following our approved 4-week rotating menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients and textures suited for every age (from infant purees to toddler-friendly bites).
- Champion Allergy Safety: Maintain a strict nut-free, allergen-safe kitchen environment. Safely customize and clearly label meal substitutions for children with medical allergies, intolerances, or specific dietary/religious needs (e.g., Halal, vegetarian, dairy-free).
- Run a Pristine Kitchen: Manage inventory, practice FIFO stock rotation, order groceries within budget, and keep our kitchen "audit-ready" for local Public Health inspections at all times.
- Log & Protect: Monitor and record daily temperatures (refrigerators, freezers, dish sanitizers, and food cooking logs) and strictly adhere to OHSA, WHMIS,



and workplace health and safety protocols. What We’re Looking For
- Culinary & Kitchen

Experience:
2 years proven experience in food preparation, cooking, and kitchen operations (experience in a commercial, institutional, or licensed childcare setting is preferred).
- Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of, or experience working within, provincial childcare regulations (Ontario’s CCEYA), Canada’s Food Guide, and local Public Health nutrition guidelines.
- Allergy Management Mastery: Demonstrated experience managing strict allergen-safe environments (e.g., nut-free protocols) and safely preparing customized dietary substitutions for allergies, intolerances, and religious/family needs.
- Food Safety & Sanitation: Hands-on experience maintaining "inspection-ready" kitchen hygiene standards, conducting temperature logs (refrigerators, freezers, dish sanitizers), and managing inventory (FIFO stock rotation).
- Health & Safety Compliance: Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS, and workplace safety protocols, with a strong commitment to maintaining a safe work environment for yourself and others.
- Required Certifications: Valid Food Handler’s Certificate. Why You'll Love Working with Us
- The Ultimate Schedule: Enjoy straight daytime hours from 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM, Monday to Friday. Say goodbye to split shifts, late nights, and weekend work
- A Rewarding Impact: Watch the children get excited when they smell your cooking, knowing you are supporting their healthy development every single day.





How to Apply
Ready to trade late nights for happy kids and regular hours? Start the process by clicking on “Apply with Indeed” and submit your resume. Equal Employment Opportunity FEIA is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, provincial or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory. FEIA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned As a condition of employment, a *satisfactory Vulnerable Persons Screening
* report must be provided. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted. Pay: Up to $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Experience:
- preparing dietary substitutions for allergies/intolerances : 1 year (required)
- managing strict allergen-protected environments : 1 year (required) Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler's Certificat (required) Work

Location:
In person

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