Part-Time Cook

Job summary

The cook is responsible for preparing healthy, balanced meals and snacks while adhering to daycare menus and specific dietary requirements. They must also maintain a clean, organized kitchen and manage food inventory effectively.

Job details

The Paqtnkek Preschool/Daycare provides a safe, nurturing, and Mi’kmaw focused environment for children to learn and grow. We are seeking a caring and reliable Part-Time Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for our children, following health and safety guidelines. Position Details: Hours: 4 hours per day, Monday through Friday Reports to: Daycare Director Key Responsibilities: Prepare healthy and balanced meals and snacks in accordance with daycare menus and dietary requirements. Follow all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures. Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area. Manage food inventory and notify the Director when supplies need replenishing. Accommodate special dietary needs and allergies. Work collaboratively with daycare staff to ensure mealtime runs smoothly. Qualifications: Valid Food Handling Course Certification (required). Criminal Background Check and Vulnerable Sector Check (required). Previous cooking experience, preferably in a daycare, school setting. Ability to work independently and maintain a clean, safe kitchen. Reliable, punctual, and committed to the well-being of children. Wage: Competitive hourly wage based on experience. How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter. What We Offer: Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Comprehensive group benefits package. Pension plan. Professional development opportunities. Meaningful work supporting the health and wellness of the Paqtnkek community. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified Indigenous applicants. Preference may be given to qualified Mi’kmaq and other Indigenous candidates in accordance with applicable policies and legislation.

What you’ll do

The cook is responsible for preparing healthy, balanced meals and snacks while adhering to daycare menus and specific dietary requirements. They must also maintain a clean, organized kitchen and manage food inventory effectively.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Food Handling Course Certification and pass a criminal background and vulnerable sector check. Previous cooking experience, preferably in a daycare or school setting, is required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group benefits package
• Pension plan
• Professional development opportunities

Listed skills

• Time · Preferred
• balanced · Preferred
• Organized · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Group Benefits · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• caring · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• hygiène · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food preparation
• Menu planning
• Food safety
• Hygiene
• Sanitation
• Inventory management
• Dietary accommodation
• Allergy management
• Collaboration
• Time management
• Employment Equity
• Cooking
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Legislation
• Preschool Education

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Education
• Social Services
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant

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