Camp Cook

Ontario Camps Association; Huntsville; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Room and board on site

Emergency medical coverage

Travel reimbursement

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Ontario Camps Association is seeking a Camp Cook to join Camp Winnebagoe in Huntsville, Ontario. This full-time seasonal role runs from June 7 to September 30, 2027 (1 position) or June 14 to September 30 (2 positions), offering 30-40 hours per week and on-site accommodations.

You will prepare meals for campers, accommodate dietary needs, ensure sanitary kitchen operations, and support the food service team while upholding camp standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of food service experience.
• Experience serving large groups.
• Experience working at a children’s summer camp is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to instructions that include washing and cutting.
• Deliver meals in a timely manner to campers and staff.
• Accommodate campers and staff with special dietary needs.
• Verify that food meets quality and quantity requirements.
• Re-heat prepared foods as needed.
• Ensure sanitary cooking conditions and safe food handling.
• Clean the kitchen and equipment; maintain hygiene standards.
• Maintain compliance with Ontario Camps Association standards and health and safety rules.
• Provide ongoing guidance to the food service team and contribute to improvements.
• Set a good example for campers in cleanliness and punctuality.

Skills

Food service experience

Large group catering experience

Camp experience

Education

Secondary school diploma

College program in cooking or food safety

Job description

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Job Posting

Camp Cook

Terms of Employment:Full-time /Seasonal
1 position from June 7th – September 30th, 2027
2 positions from June 14 th – September 30, 2027

Existing Vacancies:3
Location:Huntsville, OntarioHours of Work:30-40 hours per week over 6 days
Language:English

• Eligible for free food
• Eligible for room and board on site
• Eligible for emergency medical coverage
• Eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses
• Eligible for performance-based bonus

Salary:$643 CAD per week

Duties:

• Preparing food according to instructions that include washing and cutting
• Delivering meals in a timely manner
• Accommodating campers and staff with special dietary needs
• Verifying that food meets requirements for quality and quantity
• Re-heating prepared foods
• Ensuring sanitary cooking conditions and appropriate safe food handling
• Cleaning the kitchen, which can include dishwashing and cleaning equipment and surfaces
• Maintaining and following all Ontario Camps Association standards and all Health and Safety Standards and local by-laws
• Providing continuous support and guidance to the food service team
• Providing continuous feedback on improvement initiatives
• Setting a good example for campers and others regarding cleanliness, punctuality, sharing in clean up chores, sportsmanship
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 3+ years of previous food service experience
• Experience with food service for large groups
• Experience working at a children’s summer camp is strongly preferred
• Completion of secondary school
• Completion of college or other program in cooking or food safety
• Strong organizational skills
• Successful completion of a criminal background check
• Good character, integrity, adaptability, enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control

Accommodations: The Cooks live on site at Camp Winnebagoe. Successful candidates are expected to agree to a Code of Conduct and must complete a Health Information form. All staff are expected to support and uphold the philosophy and spirit of Camp Winnebagoe.

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