Requisition ID: 20605
Department: Community & Social Services Dept.
Service: Children's Services
Branch: Directly Operated Child Care Srvs Branch
Employment Type: Multiple Casual, Temporary, Permanent Positions
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $25.600 - $29.953 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Various
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Community and Social Services
Application Close: 03/02/2026
Directly Operated Child Care Services is responsible for planning and managing the delivery and operations of Child Care programs and services delivered to the community through the Municipal Child Care Centres.
You are responsible for planning and preparing all food served within the Child Care Centre, including accommodating special dietary needs and medically prescribed dietary restrictions, with an emphasis on well balanced meals and nutritious foods, while managing the kitchen budget and environment.
Completion of Grade 10
Minimum of 6 months of experience cooking for large groups
Previous experience cooking specifically for children (aged 18 months to 5 years) is an asset
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