Daycare Chef (Salmon Arm)

In this position, your role is to prepare well-balanced, nutritious meals and snacks for young
children while maintaining a safe and clean kitchen environment. You will be responsible for
ensuring food is prepared, served and stored safely and hygienically. In addition, you will
maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment by following proper cleaning
and sanitization procedures and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Wage: $27/hour
Schedule: Full-time / Permanent 8:30 – 4:00
Location: 4501 1st Ave SW Salmon Arm

Responsibilities
• Menu planning
• Preparation of breakfast, lunch, and snacks for children of various ages
• Follow approved menus and Canada Food Guide guidelines
• Maintain food safety, kitchen cleanliness, and sanitation standards
• Wash dishes and sanitize kitchen equipment
• Support staff with children’s allergy and dietary needs
• Follow the centre’s Food Safety and Sanitation Plans
• Ensuring proper and hygienic storage of food
• Food supply orders

Qualifications
– FoodSafe Level 1 (or willingness to obtain)
– Experience managing food allergies and safe food preparation practices
– Experience preparing food for groups (daycare, school, or community kitchen preferred)
– Strong organizational and time management skills
– Ability to work independently
– Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector required
– Assets
– Experience working with children
– Experience in Indigenous communities or incorporating cultural foods