Location:
Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1
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Primary Category Page: Staff and Management
Division: Student Affairs
Requisition ID: 2689
Department: Child Care and Learning Centre
Temporary part-time from 08/04/2026 to 08/31/2027
(Less than 24 hours a week)
If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.
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General Purpose
The University of Guelph Child Care and Learning Centre (CCLC) is now accepting applications from qualified applicants for one Temporary Part Time (TPT) Kitchen Assistant position. Reporting to the Business Operations Manager, the TPT Kitchen Assistant will be part of the kitchen team in a licensed child care centre. In this role, the Kitchen Assistant will support the Child Care Cook with daily snack and lunch preparation, delivery and clean up. The successful applicant will also be trained to lead kitchen operations and cover short term absences of the Child Care Cook in the event of illness or vacation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Cooking for large groups as well as people with allergies and food restrictions
Assisting in the preparation of fruits/vegetables and specialty meals
Delivering meals to the classrooms
Verifying allergy sign off forms, and communication of restrictions and substitutes to teaching staff upon food delivery
Problem solving, multi-tasking, organizing and prioritizing
Performing repetitive tasks such as peeling and chopping produce
Following recipes and directions
Menu planning and recipe creation in collaboration with Child Care Cook
Following Public Health and Ministry Guidelines
Requirements
Education: Equivalent to partial secondary school
Experience: 1 year of job experience
Valid Food Handlers Certificate
Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR-C
Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check
Verification of required immunizations
Experience working in a commercial kitchen
Culinary and/or knife skills
Demonstrated ability to guide/mentor support students, and volunteers
Basic computer and technological skills
Demonstrated excellent attendance record
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Preferred
Culinary training or education
Experience in a child care kitchen
Employee Type: Temporary
Hourly rate: Enter $21.19 - $23.63 per hour
At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.
Posting Date: 07/16/2026
Close Date: 07/23/2026
