Internal Temporary Cook & TA
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Job Summary
Temporary Cook & Teaching Assistant (ending June 2 2026)
Temporary Full time
Build your career where you truly belong welcome to Umbrella Family.
Join a workplace that values your contributions and celebrates the connection you make with children and their families. This isnt just a job its your opportunity to be part of something special.
Internal Posting Date: 03/31/2026
Internal Closing Date: 04/07/2026
Target Start Date: 04/13/2026
To be considered as an internal applicant please submit your application through this job posting by 12:00PM on 04/07/2026.
Location: Gatestone; 127 Gatestone DriveStoney Creek ONL8J 3Z5
Total Hours per Week: 37.5
Schedule: 6:45am 2:45pm
Pay Rate (per Collective Agreement includes wage grants):
Cook: $21.79 per hour
Teaching Assistant: $23.79 per hour
About the Role
As a Cook you will prepare meals and snacks for children ensuring food is safe healthy and enjoyable. You will maintain a clean and organized kitchen support daily centre operations and occasionally assist in classrooms or sleep rooms. While duties may vary slightly from centre to centre your contributions will directly impact the well-being of the children in your care.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in food preparation and kitchen operations an asset
- Knowledge of Canadas Food Guide and safe food handling practices
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to support additional centre duties as needed
- Passion for creating healthy meals for children and contributing to their well-being
- Lifting up to 25 lbs and standing 80% of shifts to perform cooking preparation and cleaning responsibilities
- Valid Food Handlers Certificate
- Standard First Aid with CPR Level C
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Proof ofup-to-date immunizations(TB Tetanus MMR)
- Prepare morning and afternoon snacks and mid-day meals for children
- Contribute to the creation of menus through the Cook Committee
- Follow and post pre-planned menus based on Canadas Food Guide.
- Check allergy and food restriction lists carefully and adjust meals accordingly.
- Deliver meals to classrooms on sanitized carts at designated times.
- Clean and sanitize the kitchen and dishes throughout the day.
- Prepare grocery lists and prepare orders weekly receive and store items safely according to Public Health guidelines.
- Order and maintain centre supplies as needed.
- Perform laundry duties and occasionally step into classrooms for coverage
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Robust retirement plan with employer matching
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Unionized environment supporting work-life balance
- Generous vacation and sick time entitlements
- Priority childcare placement for employees children
- Positive collaborative and supportive work environment
How to Apply
If you are passionate about food childcare and making a difference in your community we invite you to apply! Please submit your application through this link and become part of a team where your work truly matters.
Welcome to Umbrella Family where every role makes a difference.
Commitment to Accessibility
We are committed to providing accommodations in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please let us know if you require accommodations during the hiring process.
Recruitment Process Disclosure
This organization does not use artificial intelligence (AI) systems or automated decision-making technologies in the screening assessment or selection of applicants for employment. All applications are evaluated exclusively through a human review process conducted by our Human Resources personnel and hiring managers.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization.
Required Experience:
Manager
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About Company
Umbrella offers families inclusive, quality, licensed child care programs at 27 locations in Hamilton. Where children play, learn, and grow.
