Camp Cook

Ontario Camps Association; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A summer camp organization in Ontario is seeking a Camp Cook to prepare meals, accommodate special dietary needs, and maintain sanitary conditions. Ideal candidates have over 3 years of food service experience, particularly in large groups and summer camps, along with strong organizational skills. Benefits include free food, room and board, and emergency medical coverage.

Benefits

Free food

Room and board on site

Emergency medical coverage

Reimbursement of travel expenses

Performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• 3+ years of previous food service experience.
• Experience with food service for large groups.
• Good character and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to instructions.
• Deliver meals in a timely manner.
• Ensure sanitary cooking conditions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Food preparation

Safe food handling

Ability to accommodate dietary needs

Education

Completion of secondary school

Completion of college or other program in cooking

Job description

Job Posting

Camp Cook

Employment Address: 1335 Camp White Pine Court, Haliburton, Ontario K0M 1S0

Hours of Work: 35-40 hours over 6 days

Language: English

Benefits

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

Salary: $720 – $1000 per week

Duties

• Preparing food according to instructions that include washing and cutting
• Delivering meals in a timely manner
• Accommodating campers / staff with special dietary needs
• Verifying that all foods meet requirements for quality and quantity
• Re-heating prepared foods
• Ensuring sanitary cooking conditions and appropriate safe food handling
• Monitoring kitchen equipment
• 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 is strongly preferred
• Strong organisational skills
• Successful completion of a criminal background check
• Good character, integrity, adaptability, enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self‑control

The Cooks live on site at Camp White Pine. 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 White Pine.