Child Care Centre Cook Ottawa

Prepare nutritious, allergy-aware meals at Children’s Village of Ottawa-Carleton’s Elizabeth Biggars Early Learning Centre in Ottawa. Manage kitchen operations while supporting children and programs.

As a Cook, you will plan menus, prepare meals and snacks, and purchase groceries and supplies. You will coordinate kitchen services with the Program Supervisor while meeting children’s dietary needs, preferences, and restrictions. The position also supports classrooms and centre operations when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and prepare nutritious, allergy-aware meals and snacks
• Develop and adjust menus for children’s dietary needs
• Purchase groceries, monitor inventory, and manage food budgets
• Maintain compliant, clean, safe, organized kitchen operations
• Communicate dietary accommodations with families and colleagues

Requirements:

• Diploma in a Culinary Arts Program
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate
• At least two years’ cooking experience, preferably childcare
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR C certification
• Current Police Vulnerable Sector Check and Ontario Driver’s License

Apply your culinary expertise, food safety knowledge, and inclusive communication skills as a Cook serving Ottawa children.