Markdale East Kids & Us is a brand new childcare centre (2025) located in Beavercrest Community School. The childcare offers care for toddler, preschool and school age programs. Kids & Us will also reopen Markdale Kids & Us (2026) at Grey Gables to complete the Markdale Childcare Team! We are hiring a cook for our Markdale Team, start date TBD. (Late 2025)
Kids & Us offers:
- Excellent compensation packages including health benefits, PL beyond ESA standard
- Ongoing Professional Development with paid opportunities
- Mileage for work related travel and deliveries
- Hourly wage range is $18.66 – $19.95 plus eligible wage subsidies.
Responsibilities:
- purchasing preparing and presenting all food served in the Markdale childcares and for following approved menus that follow the Canada Food Guide.
- daily transportation to deliver snacks and lunch to Markdale Kids & Us
- collaborate with other cooks within Kids & Us network to menu plan seasonal, wholesome and nutritious menus.
- maintain the kitchen environment clean, safe, and prepared for any inspector, e.g. Public Health, MEDU, while keeping abreast of all food allergies within the childcare.
- Markdale laundry will also be picked up and transferred to Markdale East to be laundered by the cook and returned as needed.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Experience with Safe Food Handling in a fast paced environment
- Maintain up to date First Aid and CPR certification
- Current Vulnerable Sector Check
- Up to date Record of Immunization or relevant exemption forms
- WHMIS, Food Handlers Certificate, Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness
- Valid Drivers license, reliable transportation and proof of insurance.
Successful individual will have experience in batch cooking/baking. They should have a passion for food prep and presentation. If this is an opportunity you are interested in, please submit your cover letter and resume to nfindlay@kidsandus.ca by October 10, 2025, to apply. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Kids & Us is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.