Child Care Dietary Planner

Licensed Child Care - Turtle Island YMCA, Woodstock, ON

Schedule:

• 7.5 hour workday, Monday through Friday (no weekends)
• 37.5 hour work week

In this role, you will:

• Primarily preparing nutritious snacks and meals for the childcare facility and provide snack support to local YMCA School Age Programs
• Responsible for ordering and purchasing food for programs while maintaining budget requirements
• Strong knowledge of the Canada Food Guide, to plan meals and meet the individual needs of each child’s diet due to health or religious restrictions
• Participate in consultation, problem solving and sharing of resources with Director, centre team and other department dietary planners
• Ensure supervision and safety of children at all times; Understand and comply with provincial (CCEYA), municipal and YMCA policies and procedures
• Understand and comply with provincial (CCEYA), municipal and YMCA policies and procedures and public health regulations
• Be committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
• Embrace and exemplify the Y’s core values

Education & Skills Qualifications:

• Hold a Valid Food Handler’s Certification recognized by public health is required
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification or include the date of training scheduled within the next three months. Training cost and time is at the expense of the applicant and not reimbursed
• Applicants are required to be a minimum of 18 years of age or older to obtain a current Vulnerable Criminal Reference Check (less than 6 months old)
• Up-to-date immunizations required by Public Health, Ministry of Education and YMCASWO
• Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending, and stooping
• Legally entitled to work in Canada

• Starting rates are dependent on region, qualifications, and contract.
• Starting at $21.00 per hour 

As part of your total compensation:

• Receive a complimentary YMCA personal membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA child care and camp programs
• 4% vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations, and up to 6 paid personal days annually
• Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
• Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services
• Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth