Cook

Cook

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation (AOPFN)is a proud and progressive Algonquin community. Pikwakanagan is situated on the shores of Golden Lake and the Bonnechere River in Renfrew County. Located off Highway 60, our community is 90 minutes west of Ottawa and 90 minutes hours east of Algonquin Park.

We are currently recruiting a Cook at Mindiwin Manido Day Care. This is a casual, call-in position, working between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm.

The daycare Cook is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals and snacks that

support the health, growth, and well-being of children attending the day care centre. The daycare Cook also supports the overall daily operations of the day care centre by maintaining kitchen inventory, assisting with cleanliness throughout the facility, and providing support to childcare staff and children as needed.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Plan and prepare balanced weekly or bi-weekly menus in accordance with Canada’s Food Guide and daycare nutritional standards.
• Prepare and serve nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks for children enrolled in the cay care centre.
• Ensure meals and snacks accommodate allergies, sensitivities, cultural considerations, and other special dietary requirements.
• Maintain appropriate portion sizes and food preparation practices suitable for children.
• Ensure food is prepared, stored, and served in compliance with applicable health, sanitation, and food safety regulations.
• Maintain the kitchen, food preparation areas, and dining spaces in a clean, organized, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Clean and sanitize tables, counters, dishes, utensils, and food preparation equipment following meals and snacks.
• Sweep, mop, and address spills or hazards promptly to maintain a safe environment for children and staff.

For a full job description please email hrassistant@pikwakanagan.ca

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Safe Food Handler certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience preparing meals in a childcare, school, or similar setting is an asset.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and children’s nutritional needs.
• An acceptable criminal records check and vulnerable sector check.
• Certificate of medical health by a physician and complete record of immunization.
• Current First Aid and CPR Level C AED certification.

Closing: June 12, 2026 at 4:00pm.

Please include Cook - Casual in the subject line of your email. Please allow 24 hours to receive a confirmed receipt of your application submission should you apply by email.

What we offer:

• Pension plan
• Paid sick days
• 4% vacation pay
• Holiday shutdown
• 14 provincial and federal statutory holidays
• Half days on Fridays prior to holiday Mondays
• Health spending account (dental, vision, prescriptions, etc.)
• Milestone recognition

Application Process: Interested persons must submit a resume demonstrating that they meet the requirements outlined and the names and day contact telephone numbers of three professional references.

Screening Procedure: Applicant must not be a member of the supervisor's immediate family. The best-qualified candidate will be defined and determined to include the following: Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to:

• the qualified indigenous person who is an Algonquin; then to,
• the qualified indigenous person; then to,
• the qualified non-indigenous candidate.

Interviews: Interviews will be conducted in-person or virtually by Teams Meeting. AOPFN has the right to shortlist for interview and assessment purposes of the five most qualified persons and typically establishes an eligibility list.

We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian society. We therefore encourage women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above-mentioned employment equity designated groups.

AOPFN is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the recruitment representative in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures that must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.