Temporary · Full-time · Unionized
Andrew Fleck Children’s Services is looking to hire a Cook! In this role you will plan and provide meals and snacks daily while maintaining a pleasant, clean and healthy environment for children and staff within food budget guidelines. If you believe you are the perfect candidate for this role, apply now to join our growing team!
Available from: August 2026 to August 2028
Salary: $24.14 to $27.12, (Annual- $47,073.00 to $52,884.00)
3 weeks of vacation, Benefits Plan, Paid sick leave, 2 personal days, Special leave
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day
Location: Ottawa-Centre
Closing date: July 3rd, 2026
What Andrew Fleck Children’s Services offers…
- Competitive salary above market rate
- Comprehensive benefits package including 3 weeks of vacation & Benefits plan through Canada Life
- 10 days of sick leave per year and 9 days of special leave, including 2 personal days
- A unique culture that fosters leadership, responsiveness, communication, and teamwork
- A place where your opinions will be respected, and your contributions valued
- A chance to grow – personally and professionally – through workshops, mentorship programs and courses, to upgrade skills, and develop new areas of expertise
- Participate in career development opportunities for a variety of different position types available within the AFCS organization
- A strong commitment to equity and diversity in the workplace and community
In this role you will…
- Maintain a pleasant, clean and healthy environment for children and staff in compliance with Public Health regulations
- Demonstrate knowledge of current Canada Food Guide recommendations
- Plan meal and snack menus considering allergies and food restrictions
- Post menu plans two weeks in advance and note any changes daily
- Provide meals and snacks daily by preparing food for immediate or future serving
- Ensure persons with allergies and food restrictions are not served food with contaminants
- Order or purchase all food and kitchen household supplies within budget guidelines
- Maintain food and kitchen household supplies
- Maintain hygiene standards as defined under the Food Premises Act
- Follow procedures in accordance with Child Care Early Years Act CCEYA
- Demonstrate care and interest in children
To qualify for this role you have…
- High School Graduation Diploma
- Food Handlers Certificate and basic knowledge of food handling, housekeeping and sanitary practices
- Previous experience providing food in a licensed group environment
- Demonstrated experience preparing meals for persons with allergies and food restrictions
- Qualified experience in cooking for groups and operating a kitchen
- Knowledge of basic principles of health and hygiene
- Adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands and time constraints of the job
- Ability to work as member of a team and also independently with minimal supervision
- Clear Police Record Check (Vulnerable sector) completed in the last 6 months
We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Should the applicant require any accommodations during the application process please notify Human Resources.
Pay: $24.14-$27.12 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Experience:
- providing food in a licensed group environment : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- High School Graduation Diploma (required)
- Food Handlers Certificate (required)
- Clear Police Record Check within the last 6 months (required)
Work Location: In person
