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Childcare Centre Kitchen Staff

Department: Early Learning Centre, Faculty of Community Services
Position supervisor: Supervisor, Early Learning Centre
Start Date: January 6, 2025
Contract length: Ongoing
Hours of work per week: 24 hours per week
Shift: Monday to Thursday (9:30-11:30am and 1:30-4:15 pm) and Friday (9:30-11:30am and 1:30-4:30pm)
Position type: Non-union casual, part-time
Rate of pay: $23.00 per hour + 4% Vacation pay

About Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

Toronto Metropolitan University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

About the Early Learning Centre

Toronto Metropolitan University’s Early Learning Centre is a licensed early learning and child care program associated with the School of Early Childhood Studies at TMU.

The Early Learning Centre (ELC) provides an exemplary early learning model and child care service to families. As a laboratory school, the ELC supports pre-service early childhood learning, teaching and research initiatives. Our centres encompass a community of children and adults living and learning together. 

The Opportunity

This position is responsible for:

  • Preparing, serving and cleaning up all daily meals and snacks for the children (two snacks and one meal daily).
  • Preparing and cooking food and/or serving catered food.
  • Receiving, storing and maintaining the catered food at the correct temperature.
  • Preparing food trolleys for all meals and delivering them to each classroom. Logging all temperatures as required prior to serving each meal while complying with public health regulations.
  • Identifying and distributing all alternative foods. 
  • Demonstrating awareness of food handling best practices to avoid cross contamination and ensuring safety for children with dietary restrictions/anaphylactic allergies. 
  • Washing and sanitizing dishes, utensils and kitchenware after each meal.
  • Maintaining inventory of food and kitchen supplies.
  • Laundering sheets, towels and blankets daily.
  • Assisting educators as requested, helping with the care of children.
  • Maintaining compliance with the public health regulations when carrying out all duties and responsibilities.
  • Maintaining the health, safety, and cleanliness of the space.
  • Performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Completion of food handler certification is mandatory.
  • Successful completion of a post-secondary certificate program or 2 years of specialized training in food handling would be considered an asset.
  • Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen is required. Experience working in a childcare kitchen would be considered an asset.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Demonstrate ability to work within a team environment and individually
  • Strong time management and organization skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, manage multiple tasks and prioritize. 
  • Provide a Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last 6 months. 
  • Provide a negative result - TB test dated within the last 6 months.
  • Provide proof of up to date MMR, TDP immunizations and proof of COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Provide a current standard first aid and CPR - Level C certificate.
  • Provide a food handler certification. 
  • Provide a clear doctor’s health assessment confirming “fit for work”. 


How to apply

Please submit an application via email to Chanelle Henry, Supervisor of the Early Learning Centre at chanelle.henry@torontomu.ca.

Applications should be submitted in PDF or word format. Please indicate the position name in the subject line: “Childcare Centre Kitchen Staff position”. Applications should include a resume and a cover letter.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only candidates who are invited to an interview will be contacted.

Toronto Metropolitan University’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

  • We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications. If you are an Indigenous applicant and require support during the recruitment process, please reach out to James McKay, Indigenous HR Lead at james13@torontomu.ca.
  • Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
  • We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please reach out to to Human Resources: 
  • All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.