Top Benefits
About the role
Location: Whaley's Corners P.S
Address: 140 Howard Stewart Rd, Brampton, ON L6Y 6B1
Shift Type: ELCCC
Total Hours Per Day: 5
Hourly Rate: $26.22 per hour
Please Note: Please note that these hours are subject to change based on the needs of the Centre.
COOK/ PROGRAM SUPPORT – EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE CENTRE
PLASP Child Care Services is a charitable organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, providing high quality early learning and child care, for children up to 12 years of age. PLASP operates in more than 240 schools providing before school, lunch, and after school programs and 38 full-day early learning and child care centres and six EarlyON locations for children from 0 – 6 years.
The curriculum for PLASP Centres is based on the HighScope® approach, where children develop important skills including language, pre-math and pre-reading skills. The daily routine is designed to allow time for the children to explore and learn independently and for the adults to plan more structured teaching time. All programing incorporate the Ministry of Education pedagogy, How Does Learning Happen? The PLASP Centres also follow other quality initiatives like Raising the Bar, AQI, and PQA.
PLASP is committed to hiring, training, and fairly compensating staff. All Ontarians have the right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment. We believe that everyone has worth and value, and that all staff are entitled to be respected, supported, and treated fairly by their co-workers and supervisors.?
THE POSITION INVOLVES…
The successful candidate will provide a full range of duties, including:
-
Responsibility for the preparation of nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks.
-
Providing feedback to the Program Director regarding the menus and make recommendations for changes or substitutions.
-
Preparing special diet menus as required and note substitutes on the posted menu.
-
Checking the ingredients in food that is being served, to ensure safety for children with allergies.
-
Ensuring the proper storage and preparation of all food in accordance with the Food Handlers Certificate Course and the requirements of the Region of Peel Heath Department
-
Responsibility for the cleanliness of the kitchen and food storage areas and perform housekeeping duties as per the PLASP sanitary practices.
-
Assisting / completing weekly food orders.
-
Helping in the planning and implementation for special events and recognition events of school staff.
-
Working cooperatively with other program staff in establishing and maintaining a safe, warm, and caring environment in which a high quality Early Learning and Child Care programs can operate.
-
Working with program staff to supervise the children as required for maintaining child staff ratios.
-
Following all PLASP Health & Safety policy and procedures as outlined in the Health and Safety Manual
-
Being aware of all emergency procedures and to be capable of participating in these, and ensuring the health and safety of the children, and centre safety, is maintained at all times
THE PREFFERED CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
-
Completed Region of Peel Food Handlers Course
-
The ability to work with groups of young children
-
The ability to read and write English
-
A valid Standard First Aid Certificate, with level C CPR
-
A valid original Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check, completed within the last six months
-
All health requirements (immunizations) to be met in accordance with the CCEYA and Medical Officer of Health
PLASP OFFERS…
-
A positive, fun and supportive working environment
-
Growth and career advancement
-
Continuous professional learning opportunities
-
A competitive compensation package
-
An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children
HOW TO APPLY…
If you have the required qualifications for this position and wish to apply, please submit your application through PLASP’s Recruitment Tool by clicking on “Apply for this Position” on the top right-hand side of this page.
PLASP Child Care Services is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Human Resources will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.?
About PLASP Child Care Services
PLASP Child Care Services is a community-based, charitable organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, providing accessible, affordable, high quality licensed child care to all children, including those with diverse learning needs.
PLASP provides care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. The organization operates Before and After School programs in over 240 elementary schools located and 28 Early Learning and Child Care Centres located throughout Peel and in Toronto, and five EarlyON centres in Peel Region. Where there is sufficient need, PLASP provides year-round care for school age children by providing programs during P.A. days, the winter holidays, March break and summer, at selected locations.
Established in 1975, PLASP has built a solid reputation as an excellent provider of child care and early childhood education. PLASP believes that families are entitled to the support of high quality child care that is affordable, safe and reliable , giving them the peace of mind to go to work each day.
All PLASP programs are licensed. PLASP hires staff who are Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) who are registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators. All staff must have a valid First Aid Certificate and clear criminal reference check. Staff in our Before and After School Programs have completed at extensive training to program in providing care to school age children that is recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education and the Child Care and Early Years Act. Currently, PLASP employees over 1,500 individuals in our programs and at our head office in Mississauga.
PLASP has been voted the number one provider of child care by the readers of the Mississauga News Newspaper and City Parent Magazine every year since 1998. PLASP annually surveys parents regarding their level of satisfaction with the program and continues to receive an overall satisfaction rate of 94%.
Top Benefits
About the role
Location: Whaley's Corners P.S
Address: 140 Howard Stewart Rd, Brampton, ON L6Y 6B1
Shift Type: ELCCC
Total Hours Per Day: 5
Hourly Rate: $26.22 per hour
Please Note: Please note that these hours are subject to change based on the needs of the Centre.
COOK/ PROGRAM SUPPORT – EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE CENTRE
PLASP Child Care Services is a charitable organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, providing high quality early learning and child care, for children up to 12 years of age. PLASP operates in more than 240 schools providing before school, lunch, and after school programs and 38 full-day early learning and child care centres and six EarlyON locations for children from 0 – 6 years.
The curriculum for PLASP Centres is based on the HighScope® approach, where children develop important skills including language, pre-math and pre-reading skills. The daily routine is designed to allow time for the children to explore and learn independently and for the adults to plan more structured teaching time. All programing incorporate the Ministry of Education pedagogy, How Does Learning Happen? The PLASP Centres also follow other quality initiatives like Raising the Bar, AQI, and PQA.
PLASP is committed to hiring, training, and fairly compensating staff. All Ontarians have the right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment. We believe that everyone has worth and value, and that all staff are entitled to be respected, supported, and treated fairly by their co-workers and supervisors.?
THE POSITION INVOLVES…
The successful candidate will provide a full range of duties, including:
-
Responsibility for the preparation of nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks.
-
Providing feedback to the Program Director regarding the menus and make recommendations for changes or substitutions.
-
Preparing special diet menus as required and note substitutes on the posted menu.
-
Checking the ingredients in food that is being served, to ensure safety for children with allergies.
-
Ensuring the proper storage and preparation of all food in accordance with the Food Handlers Certificate Course and the requirements of the Region of Peel Heath Department
-
Responsibility for the cleanliness of the kitchen and food storage areas and perform housekeeping duties as per the PLASP sanitary practices.
-
Assisting / completing weekly food orders.
-
Helping in the planning and implementation for special events and recognition events of school staff.
-
Working cooperatively with other program staff in establishing and maintaining a safe, warm, and caring environment in which a high quality Early Learning and Child Care programs can operate.
-
Working with program staff to supervise the children as required for maintaining child staff ratios.
-
Following all PLASP Health & Safety policy and procedures as outlined in the Health and Safety Manual
-
Being aware of all emergency procedures and to be capable of participating in these, and ensuring the health and safety of the children, and centre safety, is maintained at all times
THE PREFFERED CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
-
Completed Region of Peel Food Handlers Course
-
The ability to work with groups of young children
-
The ability to read and write English
-
A valid Standard First Aid Certificate, with level C CPR
-
A valid original Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check, completed within the last six months
-
All health requirements (immunizations) to be met in accordance with the CCEYA and Medical Officer of Health
PLASP OFFERS…
-
A positive, fun and supportive working environment
-
Growth and career advancement
-
Continuous professional learning opportunities
-
A competitive compensation package
-
An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children
HOW TO APPLY…
If you have the required qualifications for this position and wish to apply, please submit your application through PLASP’s Recruitment Tool by clicking on “Apply for this Position” on the top right-hand side of this page.
PLASP Child Care Services is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Human Resources will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.?
About PLASP Child Care Services
PLASP Child Care Services is a community-based, charitable organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, providing accessible, affordable, high quality licensed child care to all children, including those with diverse learning needs.
PLASP provides care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. The organization operates Before and After School programs in over 240 elementary schools located and 28 Early Learning and Child Care Centres located throughout Peel and in Toronto, and five EarlyON centres in Peel Region. Where there is sufficient need, PLASP provides year-round care for school age children by providing programs during P.A. days, the winter holidays, March break and summer, at selected locations.
Established in 1975, PLASP has built a solid reputation as an excellent provider of child care and early childhood education. PLASP believes that families are entitled to the support of high quality child care that is affordable, safe and reliable , giving them the peace of mind to go to work each day.
All PLASP programs are licensed. PLASP hires staff who are Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) who are registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators. All staff must have a valid First Aid Certificate and clear criminal reference check. Staff in our Before and After School Programs have completed at extensive training to program in providing care to school age children that is recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education and the Child Care and Early Years Act. Currently, PLASP employees over 1,500 individuals in our programs and at our head office in Mississauga.
PLASP has been voted the number one provider of child care by the readers of the Mississauga News Newspaper and City Parent Magazine every year since 1998. PLASP annually surveys parents regarding their level of satisfaction with the program and continues to receive an overall satisfaction rate of 94%.