LONDON CHILDREN’S CONNECTION – DIETARY PLANNERS
Location:
Jack Chambers Children’s Centre (1650 Hastings Drive, London)
Position Type:
Cooks & Dietary Planners (Permanent, Full-time)
Rate of Pay:
Hourly Rate begins at $22.40-$22.93, which includes the Wage Enhancement Grant.
Start Date:
April 2026
End Date:
Not Provided
Hours:
6 hours / day Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
Closing Date:
Mon. April 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Description:
We are currently recruiting for a Dietary Planner to join our talented and dedicated Child Care team at Jack Chambers. If you love cooking and enjoy working in a collaborative environment—with no weekends or evening hours—this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Do you have a passion for creating healthy, delicious, and creative meals and snacks for children? Are you seeking both personal and professional growth within a supportive and dynamic team?
If you are committed to fostering a positive workplace culture and are excited to share your culinary skills, we would love to hear from you!
Qualifications:
Safe Food Handling Certification
Understanding of Canada’s Food Guide
Minimum two (2) years’ experience in food preparation for children (18 months to 12 years)
Standard First Aid with CPR (Infant & Child, Level C)
Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (current within 6 months)
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work creatively within a set budget
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Key Responsibilities:
Plan well-balanced menus on a rotational basis
Purchase food supplies aligned with menu requirements
Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records
Prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals and snacks, accommodating dietary needs and restrictions
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment at all times
Collaborate with Dietary Planners across other Children’s Centres within LCC
Work as part of a broader Children’s Centre team, including assistants and supply staff
Uphold professionalism, confidentiality, and courtesy at all times
This posting may also generate opportunities to join our Dietary Planner Supply Staff team or other opportunities within our organization, so please apply if interested.
To Apply:
For full details and to apply, please visit the following link: Dietary Planners
If you are interested in this exciting employment opportunity and are a qualified candidate, we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter to: applications@lcc.on.ca
Please identify the position you are applying for in your email subject line as: Dietary Planner
APPLICATION CLOSES on Monday, April 27th at 4:00 pm
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please advise the People Services team at sara@lcc.on.ca
About London Children’s Connection:
London Children’s Connection is a not-for-profit community-building organization that has been supporting London families since 1974. We provide quality child care and early learning programs, licensed by the Ministry of Education, as well as family support programs that children and families love.
Create a career you’ll love, here, at London Children’s Connection!