Chef

We are looking for a full-time cook with a passion to prepare healthy and nutritional snacks and meals for children between the ages of 1 ? 5. CEFA Early Years School, established in 1998, is a full day early learning program designed for infants and children up to five years old. The enriched curriculum features a unique partnership of core subjects, such as reading and math with fine arts including drama and yoga, providing children with the freedom to learn and grow through play. Our program has a reputation of highly developing a child?s intellect and delivering the finest start in education, arts and the humanities. The full day early learning and junior kindergarten programs at CEFA are far beyond the typical child care programs found throughout Canada. _Responsibilities_ Approximately 8 hours per day, generally 8:30am to 5:00pm with a 30-minute unpaid break, to prepare a morning and afternoon snack, and a hot lunch daily for our students and staff. The main objectives of the role are to provide: * Excellent nutrition for the children?s workday * Meet the daily nutritional needs of young children (based on _Eating Well with Canada?s Food Guide_) * Educate the children?s palates to different tastes, spices, foods and textures * Be able to adapt meals for children and staff with food restrictions or allergies * Be responsible for an organized, clean and safe kitchen environment complying with the Fraser Health food standards and regulations * Be able to coordinate with the Lead Chef _Requirements_ The successful candidate will be reliable, punctual and a self-starter. Foodsafe certification is a must, culinary training and experience cooking for large groups and/or children are assets. Vehicle or access to a vehicle is a plus. _Salary and Benefits_ * $23-26 per hour dependent on experience * Extended medical and dental benefits available after 6 months * 2 accrued personal care days per year after the 1st year of employment * 4% vacation pay Interested applications should email cover letter and resume to newwestuptown@cefa.ca _Closing date_: Until position is filled Pay: $23.00-$26.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Work Location: In person