Cook / Baker Part-Time 2025-10

Job Purpose:

The Childcare Centre Cook is responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, community-oriented meals and snacks at the Cree-Ative Wonder Childcare Centre. This role supports meal planning, grocery shopping, kitchen sanitation, and assistance with special events. The Traditional Cook / Baker operates within a childcare setting, ensuring meals and snacks are prepared to support the needs of the children, though there is no direct interaction with children.

Qualifications, Certifications and Knowledge:

• High School or equivalent diploma
• Food Safe Certificate is required – this can be obtained through an on-line course if required Knowledge of children’s nutrition and nutritious food options.
• Standard First Aid is required
• Clear Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check is required
• Valid BC Driver’s License
• Ability to oversee the organization and supervision of helpers in preparing and serving snacks or meals for special events.
• Ability to maintain a clean and sanitized work area, adhering to health and safety protocols.
• Ability to cut, package and prepare traditional meats/food an asset.
• Cooking and Baking skills – proficient in traditional baking including breads, Bannock, muffins and able to plan and prepare meals.
• Time management skills to ensure food is prepped and ready for scheduled times.
• Ability to prepare and organize meal planning, food inventory, grocery lists, pick up groceries and responsible for safe storage and retrieval of food items.
• Will be expected to attend farmers markets or make connections for farm-to-table foods.
• Ability to assist with special activities that involve cooking outside such as Bannock on a stick, or some over the fire foods under land-based program.