Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason

- Job ID #32307: Cook (REPOST)
- Union: CUPE Local 5167
- Job Description ID #: 393

- Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on November 11th, 2026. This posting is for all current & upcoming part-time vacancies for the period of November 11th, 2026 - May 11th, 2027.

- Vacancy type:This posting will be used to fill current vacancies, as well as any further vacancies which arise during the period noted above
- Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

The Healthy & Protected Communities Department is committed to its people and is dedicated to building a strong and healthy community. We are passionate about making a difference and are recognized for our excellence. We offer a respectful and supportive workplace that provides life-long learning opportunities, leadership, innovation and performance excellence.





We are looking for high performing public servants who are interested in experiencing a challenging, rewarding, enjoyable, and fulfilling career. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to provide excellent client service in a respectful, courageous, empathetic, just and ethical manner. Your ability to set and achieve personal goals, professional goals and contribute to the goals of the organization will result in high job satisfaction. Children’s & Home Management Services leads, plans and manages city wide early years and child care systems and provides comprehensive evidence based support services to children, families and the community. The division provides leadership, expertise and support for broad based departmental program development, program evaluation and social policy initiatives.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Program Manager, plans children’s menus and prepares meals and snacks for children, of the Family Centre, in compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act. Maintains the kitchen and preparation area at the Centre.

GENERAL DUTIES

Plan and submit for approval, menus for daily breakfasts, lunches and snacks; post menus on bulletin boards.

Record menu changes in the Centre's Journal.

Requisition groceries.

Verify orders received with invoices and store groceries.

Prepare meals and snacks for children, clients and guests, place on serving carts, deliver to classrooms.

Check list of children for food allergies and provide labelled substitute food choices.

Wash and disinfect cooking utensils, pots and pans by hand and machine.

Wash, disinfect and polish equipment, cupboards, fixtures and appliances (fridges, freezers) in the ki

📌 Job ID #32307: Cook (Canada)
🏢 The City of Hamilton
📍 Canada