Posted 25 days ago
600 - ARMADALE CC/SA/EDP - Cook
@ Family Day Care Services
Markham, Ontario
Overview
Family Day Care Services is hiring a part-time contract cook in Armadale to plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children at its child care centre and satellite programs. The role also covers kitchen upkeep, grocery and supply ordering, and laundry coordination. The posting states a salary of $25,735.14, a start as soon as possible, and an end date of September 17, 2027.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children
- Prepare menu substitutions for allergies and dietary needs
- Order food, cleaning supplies and paper products monthly
- Operate and maintain the kitchen to Public Health standards
- Handle lunch clean-up and centre laundry coordination
Requirements summary:
- Certificate or diploma in food handling and preparation
- Working knowledge of Public Health guidelines and Canada Food Guide
- Experience cooking for large groups
- Valid driver's licence and a vehicle
- TB test, vulnerable sector check and Standard First Aid and CPR
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-19
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Care home, School |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Food Handling certificate, Standard First Aid, CPR Level C, Vulnerable Sector Check |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Food Handling and Preparation |
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Family Day Care Services
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Leading innovation in early learning, child care and family support services
Full company description
Family Day Care Services is a not-for-profit, charitable organisation that provides high-quality, reliable and safe child care and family support programs. Since 1851, Family Day has provided high-quality child care and early learning programs for children in the GTA. Today, we care for children from infancy to 12 years of age (and their parents/caregivers) via our 50+ child care centres, 250+ licensed home child care providers, five EarlyON Child and Family Centres and our Family Integration Services. Our Vision: A society where all children achieve their potential Our Mission: Leading innovation in early learning, child care and family support services Web: www.familydaycare.com Twitter: @FamilyDayGTA Facebook: FamilyDayCareServices
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,747
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 382
- Reported office locations
- 155 Gordon Baker Rd. suite 400, Toronto, ON M2H 3N5, CA
- Business categories
- Children
- Education
- Professional Services
- Child Care
- Other recorded names
- Family Day Care Services
- Specialties
- Licensed Child Care
- Family services and programs
- Home-based child care
- Ontario Early Years Centres
- Caregiver training
- Integration Services
- School-age programs
- Extended-day care
- Special needs resourcing
- and Early literacy
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Family Day Care Services is a not-for-profit, charitable organisation that provides high-quality, reliable and safe child care and family support programs. Since 1851, Family Day has provided high-quality child care and early learning programs for children in the GTA. Today, we care for children from infancy to 12 years of age (and their parents/caregivers) via our 50+ child care centres, 250+ licensed home child…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Individual and Family Services |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, ON |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1851 |
| Specialties | Licensed Child CareFamily services and programsHome-based child careOntario Early Years CentresCaregiver trainingIntegration ServicesSchool-age programsExtended-day careSpecial needs resourcingand Early literacy |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 27 |
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Work with us at Family Day!
Put your training, experience and passion for quality Child
Care and Early Learning to work at Family Day
Position Available: Cook, Contract Part Time
Location: Armadale
Salary: $25,735.14
Vacancy Type: Current
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: September 17, 2027
About Family Day:
Family Day Care Services is a non-profit, charitable organization with a long and distinguished history of providing high-quality early learning and child care services to children and families throughout Toronto, York and Peel Regions. We are a multi service organization with over 700 employees, providing a broad range of services including: 29 Child Care Centres, 49 Before and After Care programs, 204 Licensed Home Child Cares, 9 EarlyON programs, 2 Homework Plus programs, and Special Needs Resourcing for children and their families living in the Greater Toronto Area.
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Centre Supervisor the Cook is responsible for planning and preparing meals that are healthy and nutritious to be served in the child care centre and associated satellite programs. All food preparation is in accordance with Public Health standards, Canada Food Guide, Early Years Act (CCEYA), municipal and regional by-laws and Family Day’s Policies and procedures. The Cook is also responsible for lunch clean up and coordination of the child care centre laundry.
Job Duties:
- Plan and prepare nutritional meals in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), in consultation with the Centre Supervisor.
- Prepare suitable menu substitutions for children with allergies and individual dietary requirements
- Ensure adequate supplies are available to meet daily menu plan requirements
- Purchase weekly groceries according to the menu plan in a cost effective manner
- Prepare and serve daily lunches and snacks for children enrolled both at child care centre and associated satellite programs
- Regularly order food, cleaning supplies and paper products each month in consultation with the centre supervisor to ensure the centre is stocked as required
- Operate and maintain kitchen according to Public Health inspection requirements
- Ability to incorporate light housekeeping duties in daily routines
Education and Experience Required
- Certificate or Diploma in Food Handling and Preparation
- Prior experience preparing meals in a business or institutional setting will be an asset
- Understanding and working knowledge of current Public Health Guidelines and Canadian Food Guide
- Experience in cooking for large groups
- Excellent communication and written skills
- Ability to work productivity in a team environment
- Social and multicultural sensitivity
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a vehicle.
- Medical required – including TB (two stages) 6 months current to hiring date
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check 6 months current to hiring date
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR, level C
- Able to work Monday to Friday
Diversity and Inclusion:
Family Day fosters a positive inclusive workplace culture, with a workforce that is representative of the families and communities it serves. Committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, Family Day encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation, to apply to join our team.
In accordance with Ontario’s hiring transparency requirements, no artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
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Family Day Care Services is committed to providing a safe environment for children. All applicants will be thoroughly screened using background checks and a review process.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Family Day Care Services will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need to ensure your equal participation, feel free to contact Human Resources at [email protected].
We are Hiring! If you have the passion, creativity and dedication we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
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