Summary

The Children’s Cottage Society, established in Calgary in 1986, provides crisis nursery, community respite, and family support programs to more than 3,500 children a year. The Society’s mission is to “Build strong children and safe, nurturing families through prevention programs and support services” and our vision is “Resilient children blossom in healthy families.”

Description

THE CHILDREN’S COTTAGE SOCIETY: CRISIS NURSERY
COOK (RELIEF)
 Competition #CN-COOKR

The Children’s Cottage Society, established in Calgary in 1986, provides crisis nursery, community respite, and family support programs to more than 3,500 children a year. The Society’s mission is to “Build strong children and safe, nurturing families through prevention programs and support services” and our vision is “Resilient children blossom in healthy families.”

The Crisis Nursery provides 24-hour care for up to 3 nights for up to 20 children under the age of 9 when their families are in crisis and have no other alternatives for childcare help.
Reporting to the Crisis Nursery Manager, the Relief Cook is responsible for overseeing the kitchen, doing housekeeping duties, and cooking lunch and supper for children, volunteers and childcare workers.

Work Location: Child and Family Centre – 1804 Home Road NW T3B 1H1

Hours: Shifts run 10 am – 6 pm any day of the week on a casual basis
Qualifications:

  • Education in Safe Food Handling
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience cooking in a home-like environment

Responsibilities:

  • Prepares menus as designated by the Full Time
  • Cook a variety of meals
  • Carries out the designated cleaning routine. Ensure kitchen and appliances are thoroughly cleaned and ready for the Weekday staff.
  • Appropriately documents work
  • Ensures kitchen area is left clean after
  • Assists with other position-related tasks as directed by the Manager.
  • Ensures kitchen and storage area of the house follows the directions of public health.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

  • A Police Information Check, which includes a vulnerable sector search, is required prior to employment.
  • A Child Intervention Record Check is required prior to employment.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, we will only contact those applicants selected for an interview.
Please submit your cover letter and resume by email to: careers@childrenscottage.ab.ca
Please quote Competition #CN-COOKR when submitting your resume and cover letter.
For more information about the Children’s Cottage Society, please visit our website:
childrenscottage.ab.ca