Plan nutritious school menus and prepare daily meals for school-aged children while applying safe food handling and sanitation practices.
This School Food Worker supports the Health and Social Development department through organized food program delivery. The work includes menu planning aligned with Canada's Food Guide and Provincial School Food Guidelines. It also incorporates traditional foods whenever possible and requires coordination of purchasing, pickups, inventory, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan menus according to food guides and school guidelines
- Oversee daily meal preparation for school-aged children
- Clean and sanitize food service and storage areas
- Maintain monthly inventories of food and supplies
- Submit monthly statistics and program activity reports
Requirements:
- Commercial Cooking Program Certificate
- One to two years of relevant experience
- Ability to prepare traditional foods
- Valid Driver's License
- Complete training as required
Apply your cooking, menu planning, sanitation, and reporting skills to support school food services for children.
School Food Program Cook in Ottawa employer: Nunatsiavut Government
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