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Part-time Kitchen Assistant / Early Childhood Assistant Float

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

Status : Regular Part-Time (25 hours per week, Monday to Friday); 2 positions available

Hiring range : $20.65 / hour to $23.94 / hour

Job Location : Eaton Centre CED 14 Trinity Square OR Brookfield Place CED 10 Front Street West

A little about us

Hi, we're Mothercraft and we're 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 related to child care and education.

Our approach is grounded in the latest research which guides every aspect of our work, including our high-quality child care programs and specialized services for children and families with unique needs.

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

Job summary

As our newest Kitchen Assistant / ECA 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.

As an Early Childhood Assistant, you will:

1. Organize children’s lunches prepared by the catering company and ensure good temperature is maintained prior to serving.
2. Organize nutritious morning and afternoon snacks for all children in the centre.
3. Ensure food handling standards and quality guidelines are adhered to as per the Public Health regulations (e.g., cross-contamination, food storage).
4. Be responsible for after-meal cleanup, including washing and disinfecting dishes, serving utensils, cutlery, children’s bottles, and disinfecting food preparation areas.
5. Maintain the kitchen by organizing all serving dishes, utensils, food, etc., and ensure it is properly organized and put away.
6. Be aware of children’s food restrictions and allergies by ensuring food is labelled.
7. When not supporting the kitchen, assist in 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:

1. Food Handler Certificate from Public Health.
2. 1 year of work experience in a related field preferred.
3. Knowledge in basic nutrition and food preparation.
4. Immunizations and health assessment in compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act.
5. Standard First Aid & CPR C Certificate.
6. French language skills is an asset.

As the ideal candidate, you possess:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. A flexible and collaborative approach to teamwork.
3. A commitment to delivering exceptional care for children.
4. 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. 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 prioritize your success.

Team : We're a team of passionate individuals 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.

Pension : Take advantage of our defined benefit pension plan which provides financial security for your future.

Time off : Enjoy generous paid time off including vacation, sick days, and floater days.

Financial wellness : Participate in our financial wellness program providing resources and tools to help you achieve your financial goals.

Lifelong learning : Grow your skills and knowledge through our professional development opportunities.

Extra support : Access our Employee and Family Assistance Program for confidential support and resources.

Next steps

Apply today by submitting your resume by March 25, 2025. We appreciate your interest and thank all applicants for their submissions. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you think you’re the ideal candidate but don’t meet all the requirements, apply anyways. We would love to review your application!

Diversity and inclusion

Mothercraft is committed to a workforce that reflects the diverse populations 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.