Daycare Chef

School Chef / Cook – Early Childhood Education

Location: South Surrey, BCJob Type: Full-TimePosition: School Chef

Our approach to early learning goes beyond the classroom. Nutrition plays an important role in children’s growth, development, learning, and overall well-being. As our School Chef, you will be an important part of creating a healthy and positive experience for our children every day.

We are looking for a passionate, reliable, and organized School Chef/Cook who enjoys preparing fresh, nutritious meals for young children and takes pride in creating a clean, welcoming kitchen environment.

The Role

As our School Chef, you will be responsible for planning and preparing nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks for children and staff.

You will have the opportunity to introduce children to a variety of flavours, textures, ingredients, and healthy foods, while helping them develop positive lifelong eating habits.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, nutritious, and age-appropriate meals and snacks for children and staff.
• Plan weekly menus using a variety of healthy and nutritious ingredients.
• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks according to the school’s daily schedule.
• Follow applicable BC food safety, nutrition, and childcare guidelines.
• Prepare meals that meet children’s dietary restrictions and individual nutritional needs.
• Provide appropriate alternatives for allergies, dietary restrictions, vegetarian diets, and other food requirements.
• Introduce children to a variety of healthy foods, flavours, textures, and ingredients.
• Maintain accurate ingredient lists, food records, and food specifications as required.
• Ensure appropriate portion sizes and sufficient food quantities for children and staff while minimizing food waste.
• Plan grocery and kitchen supply needs in advance and complete shopping as directed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen at all times.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures.
• Work efficiently to ensure meals are prepared and served on schedule.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with children, families, teachers, and school leadership.
• Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude while working in the school environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a cook, chef, school cook, daycare cook, or similar role.
• Experience preparing meals for children is an asset.
• Knowledge of healthy nutrition and age-appropriate meals.
• Strong food preparation and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Positive, friendly, and professional attitude.
• A genuine interest in children’s health, nutrition, and well-being.
• Food Safe certification is an asset / required.
• Criminal Record Check and other childcare-related requirements as applicable.

Pay: $22.00-$23.00 per hour

Work Location: In person