**Job title:**Kitchen Assistant/Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) - Float

**Status:**Regular Part-Time (25 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

**Position level:**Level 2

Hiring range:$21.07/hour to $24.42/hour

Salary range:$21.07/hour to $28.31/hour

**Job Location:**Brookfield Place CED, 10 Front Street West

A little about us

Hi, we’re Mothercraft, and we’re so excited to meet you!

For nearly a century, we’ve been a trailblazer in promoting healthy child development and supporting families in our community. We’re dedicated to excellence and constantly exploring innovative concepts and ideas related to child care and education.

Our approach is grounded in the latest research, which guides every aspect of our work. This includes everything from our high-quality child care and enrichment programs, to our specialized services for children and families with unique needs, and our comprehensive training programs for childcare providers and other professionals.

At Mothercraft, we celebrate diversity and strive to cultivate a warm and inclusive environment that welcomes everyone. Join us in our mission to help children thrive and families flourish!

A little about our Centres for Early Development

At Mothercraft, we are dedicated to providing exceptional child care and early learning experiences that promote healthy development for all families. Our five Centres for Early Development (CEDs) - located in Brookfield Place, Eaton Centre, Robertson House, Midtown, and Avondale - embody this commitment, offering enriching full-day programs for children aged 3 months to 6 years. With extended hours from 7:30am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday, our CEDs are designed to support busy families while providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can excel.

Job summary

As our newestKitchen Assistant/Early Childhood Assistant Float, you will play a crucial role in organizing and distributing nutritional meals and snacks to the children throughout the centre.

You’ll work alongside a team of dedicated educators and support staff, collaborating to provide the highest quality care and education for our children. Sound exciting? Here’s a little more…

As a Kitchen Assistant/Early Childhood Assistant Float, you will...

• Responsible for organizing children's lunches, prepared by the catering company, and ensure good temperature is maintained prior to serving
• Organize nutritious morning and afternoon snacks for all children in the centre
• Ensure food handling standards and quality guidelines are adhered to, as per the Public Health regulations (e.g. cross-contamination, food storage, etc.).
• Responsible for after-meal cleanup including washing and disinfecting dishes, serving utensils, cutlery, children's bottles, and disinfecting food preparation areas
• Maintain the kitchen by organizing all serving dishes, utensils, food etc., and ensure it is properly organized and put away
• Be aware of children's food restrictions and allergies, by ensuring food is labelled
• When not supporting the kitchen, assist in program by supporting the childcare rooms by providing a safe, developmentally sound, and nurturing environment for young children, as needed.

You will be set up for success if you have…

• Minimum high school diploma; Food Preparation diploma preferred
• Food Handler Certificate from Public Health
• 1 year of work experience in a related field preferred
• Knowledge in basic nutrition and food preparation
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
• Immunizations and health assessment in compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act
• Standard First Aid & CPR C Certificate
• French language skills is an asset

As the ideal candidate, you possess…

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A flexible and collaborative approach to teamwork
• A commitment to delivering exceptional care for children
• A strong knowledge of early childhood development

Why you'll love working at Mothercraft

Our people are at the heart of everything we do here at Mothercraft, and we take pride in fostering an inclusive space that inspires our team to love where they work! From rewarding career opportunities to a comprehensive benefits package and a defined benefit pension plan, we go above and beyond to prioritize your success and here’s how we do it…

-**Team:**We're a team of passionate individuals who are committed to supporting healthy child development and making a positive impact on families and communities. -**Benefits:**Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes extended health, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage, ensuring that you and your family are well taken care of. -**Pension:**Take advantage of our defined benefit pension plan, which provides financial security and stability for your future. -**Time off:**Enjoy generous paid time off, including vacation starting at 3 weeks, 12 sick days, and 3 floater days a year, allowing you to take the time you need to recharge and relax. -**Financial wellness:**Participate in our financial wellness program through Enriched Academy, which provides resources and tools to help you achieve your financial goals and improve your financial well-being. -**Life-long learning:**We're life-long learners here at Mothercraft. Grow your skills and knowledge through our professional development opportunities which will help you stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in the field. -**Extra support:**Access our Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential support and resources to help you and your family with a wide range of personal and professional challenges.

Next steps

**Apply today by submitting your resume by April 15, 2026.**We appreciate your interest and thank all applicants for their submissions. However, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This position is being advertised to provide coverage during a parental leave, and there may be potential for additional opportunities to become available.

**Think you’re the ideal candidate but you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyways.**We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity. Not the role for you? Share this posting with your network.

Diversity and inclusion

Mothercraft is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations that we support. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Mothercraft strives to ensure that all recruiting processes are inclusive and barrier-free. If you require an accommodation, please advise the Human Resources Department in advance of attending an interview. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable and accessible.