Posted 24 days ago
Nutrition Specialist
@ Compass Early Learning and Care
Keene, Ontario
Overview
Compass Early Learning and Care is hiring a full-time Nutrition Specialist in Keene, Ontario, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 7 am and 6 pm. The role plans, prepares and cooks nutritious meals and snacks for children, following the Canada Food Guide and Ministry of Education guidelines, with a starting rate of $22.50 to $26.50 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals and snacks for children
- Prepare menus considering food allergies and sensitivities
- Draft seasonal menus per Canada Food Guide and ministry guidelines
- Cook and bake snacks for School Age Teams
- Build relationships with families, staff and community partners
Requirements summary:
- 1-3 years cooking for large groups (required)
- Valid Food Handler's Certificate (required)
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check, Standard First Aid and CPR Level C (required)
- Updated immunization records (required)
- 1-3 years working with children or youth (preferred)
- Post-secondary training in food, nutrition or culinary (preferred)
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Store, Restaurant or kitchen, School |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Food Handler's Certificate, Standard First Aid, CPR Level C, Vulnerable Sector Check |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities, Women, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Food, Nutrition, Culinary arts |
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Compass Early Learning and Care
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A progressive, non-profit organization where we work collaboratively to provide excellence in early learning and care.
Full company description
At Compass Early Learning and Care, we believe that children are competent, full of wonder and ideas, and that they are entitled to learning environments that honour them. We view curriculum as everything that happens during our time together. We believe that each moment we share with children offers us an opportunity to build positive relationships and create an atmosphere that nurtures children, educators and families. We encourage children to pursue their passions and interests through environments that invite them to explore, collaborate, reflect and communicate using a wide range of resources and materials. Our centre-based, home child care and school age programs are carefully designed for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, are licensed by the Ministry of Education and are available in the following areas: Durham, City of Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough City, County
- LinkedIn followers
- 588
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 177
- Reported office locations
- 550 Braidwood Ave, Peterborough, ON K9J 1W1, CA
- Business categories
- Children
- Non Profit
- Child Care
- Other recorded names
- Compass Early Learning and Care
- Compass Early Learning & Care
- Specialties
- early learning
- Reggio Emilia
- early childhood education
- safe
- caring joyful places
- life-long learning
- trusting relationships
- equal worth
- responsibility & accountability
- and collective intelligence
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- 0
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At Compass Early Learning and Care, we believe that children are competent, full of wonder and ideas, and that they are entitled to learning environments that honour them. We view curriculum as everything that happens during our time together. We believe that each moment we share with children offers us an opportunity to build positive relationships and create an atmosphere that nurtures children, educators and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Primary and Secondary Education |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Peterborough, ON |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Specialties | early learningReggio Emiliaearly childhood educationsafecaring joyful placeslife-long learningtrusting relationshipsequal worthresponsibility & accountabilityand collective intelligence |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 24 |
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Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Starting Rate of Pay: $22.50 - $26.50
Anticipated Start Date: October 5, 2026
Hiring Declarations
Compass Early Learning and Care does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make hiring decisions. We value authentic applications that accurately reflect each candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all information submitted is truthful and represents their own work and experience.
About Us:
Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest not-for-profit child care organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 700 Staff and 80 Home childcare providers, we offer 46 high-quality licensed childcare centres and over 80 licensed homes serving over 4,000 families
For over forty years, Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and child care. We believe in creating nurturing environments that celebrate children's curiosity and whole selves. Our organization fosters a culture of growth, collaboration, and inclusivity, where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.
Job Posting Declarations:
Compass Early Learning and Care does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make hiring decisions. We value authentic applications that accurately reflect each candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all information submitted is truthful and represents their own work and experience.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
About Us:
Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest not-for-profit child care organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 700 Staff and 80 Home Child Care providers, we offer 42 high-quality licensed childcare centers and over 50 licensed homes serving over 4,000 families.
For over forty years, Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and child care. We believe in creating nurturing environments that celebrate children's curiosity and whole selves. Our organization fosters a culture of growth, collaboration, and inclusivity, where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.
About the role:
At Compass ELC, you will work as a Nutrition Specialist alongside some of the most passionate, caring, and dedicated educators in the industry. You will spend your time planning, prepping, and cooking nutritious and delicious meals and snacks, following the Canada Food Guide, the Ministry of Education, and Compass Early Learning and Care policies and guidelines. You will model and grow a perspective of equity and strive for a deeper understanding of cultural awareness.
Hours will be based on program needs and funding. You will work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday; hours may vary between 7 am and 6 pm.
Some accountabilities associated with the role include:
- Planning, prepping, and cooking nutritious and delicious meals and snacks.
- Collaborating with a dedicated and passionate team of nutrition specialists.
- Preparing menus and food with consideration to children’s food allergies and sensitivities
- Drafting and preparing seasonal menus in consideration of the Canada Food Guide, Ministry of Education, and Compass ELC policies and guidelines.
- Building and maintaining relationships with families and including them in the learning process.
- Building and maintaining relationships with staff, volunteers, students, and community partners.
- Working as part of a team with Co-workers, Families, Community Partners, and Children.
- Ensuring the safety of staff and children by learning and acknowledging all children’s diverse needs and backgrounds, and creating equitable opportunities for all children to engage.
- Demonstrating respect for spaces by ensuring the safety and cleanliness of all equipment, dishes, furniture, and materials.
- Cooking and baking nutritious snacks for our School Age Teams
- Coordinating and creating a schedule with the nutrition team.
- Being available to travel to all CELC programs.
Skills and Qualifications:
Requirements:
- 1-3 years’ experience working/volunteering with children and youth. (Preferred)
- 1 - 3 years of experience preparing and cooking food for large groups of people (Required)
- Familiarity with the Child Care Early Years Act and licensing standards. (Preferred)
- Valid certifications include a Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check, Standard First Aid and CPR Level C, and updated immunization records. (Required)
- Valid Food Handler's Certificate (Required)
- Post-secondary schooling in food, nutrition, or culinary. (Preferred)
How to Apply:
Please apply directly to the job posting, or you can email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Inclusivity and Accessibility:
To address issues of systemic inequity within our communities, we strongly encourage individuals from communities and groups that have historically been disadvantaged and/or marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous Peoples of Canada, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as women and/or gender diverse, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and persons with lived or living experience of homelessness to apply.
We are committed to reducing barriers to employment, providing accommodations upon request, and ensuring an accessible interview process. We encourage you to bring your true or whole self and way of being to the interview process. For assistance, please contact our Human Relations – Recruitment and Hiring Coordinators at 705-749-3488 ext. 217 and ext. 245 or [email protected].
Inclusivity and Accessibility:
To address issues of systemic inequity within our communities, we strongly encourage individuals from communities and groups that have historically been disadvantaged and/or marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous Peoples of Canada, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as women and/or gender diverse, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and persons with lived or living experience of homelessness to apply.
We are committed to reducing barriers to employment, providing accommodations upon request and ensuring an accessible interview process. We encourage you to bring your true or whole self and way of being to the interview process.
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