Kitchen Manager

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario; Spanish; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership + 10% off family

Paid personal/sick days

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Mileage reimbursement

Team events + staff recognition

Learning & development opportunities

Explore different YMCA roles andcareer

Job summary

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is seeking a Kitchen Manager for John Island Camp in Spanish, Ontario. This full-time contract role oversees all kitchen and dish-pit operations and leads kitchen staff to deliver high‑quality meals for campers and staff.

You will plan menus, manage inventory and ordering, ensure health and safety compliance, accommodate dietary needs, and supervise scheduling. Start date is May 1, 2026; bilingualism and food-safety credentials are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Working towards or holding a college diploma in Food Service Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field (for education completed outside of Canada, a WES evaluation is required)
• Experience catering for large groups (up to 200 people), preferably in a camp or residential setting
• Supervisory experience in kitchen or food service management
• Current Safe Food Handler Certificate
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification
• Bilingualism in both official languages is considered an asset
• Current and satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate kitchen staff, providing guidance, training, and ongoing support
• Support food preparation and meal service, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery
• Plan menus, maintain inventory, and order food as needed
• Oversee cleanliness and organization of all food service areas
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, OCA, and CQRP standards related to food service operations
• Accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies for campers, clients, and staff
• Schedule kitchen staff
• Assist with food preparation
• Plan and coordinate food service requirements for Outtrips
• Manage the food service budget

Skills

Staff management

Food prep

Menu planning

Inventory management

Food ordering

Food safety

Dietary accommodation

Education

College diploma in Food Service Management

Job description

We are currently looking for a Kitchen Manager to join our team of committed professionals. This Full-time Contract position within the Association is housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario’s John Island Camp location near Spanish, ON.

Under the leadership of the Camp Director, the Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing all kitchen and dish pit operations. This includes managing and evaluating kitchen staff, supporting food preparation and meal service, planning menus, maintaining inventory, ordering food, ensuring compliance with health, food safety, and cleanliness standards, and accommodating dietary restrictions and allergies for campers, clients, and staff.

START DATE: May 1, 2026

LOCATION: YMCA John Island

RATE OF PAY: $19.00-$22.00 / Hourly

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and evaluate kitchen staff, providing guidance, training, and ongoing support
• Support food preparation and meal service, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery
• Plan menus, maintain inventory, and order food as needed
• Oversee cleanliness and organization of all food service areas
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, OCA, and CQRP standards related to food service operations
• Accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies for campers, clients, and staff
• Schedule kitchen staff
• Assist with food preparation
• Plan and coordinate food service requirements for Outtrips
• Manage the food service budget

QUALIFICATIONS

• Working towards or holding a college diploma in Food Service Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field (*for education completed outside of Canada, a WES evaluation is required)
• Experience catering for large groups (up to 200 people), preferably in a camp or residential setting
• Supervisory experience in kitchen or food service management
• Current Safe Food Handler Certificate
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification
• Bilingualism in both official languages is considered an asset
• Current and satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

Benefits

As a charity and community-based organization, we know how important connection and wellness is, and we offer a workplace that invests in people. We provide:

• Free YMCA membership + 10% off family membership
• Paid personal/sick days
• Employee & Family Assistance Program with counselling, coaching, legal + financial supports
• Mileage reimbursement
• Team events + staff recognition
• Learning & development opportunities
• Explore different YMCA roles and career paths

CAMP EQUITABLE EMPLOYMENT FUND

The Camp Equitable Employment Fund (CEEF) is a grant created to reduce barriers to camp employment for individuals who have been historically marginalized and underrepresented in the camping industry.

The fund is open to Canadians, ages 18 to 25, who are a part of a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) communities. Ideal candidates will have previous experience, or a demonstrated interest, in working with youth. Camp-specific experience is not required.

Successful applicants will receive financial assistance to offset the personal expenses of working in the outdoor industry. This could include: certification courses, personal gear, equipment and travel costs.

Fund Application Process:

• Apply for a position at YMCA John Island Camp and complete the interview process.
• Submit the CEEF Application Form (on the Employment Opportunities page of our website)
• Receive your offer of employment, based on successful interview and reference checks.
• Receive notice of any awarded funds before the need to respond to your offer of employment.

Funding will be awarded to successful applicants across Canada in the order received and based upon available funding. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for funding as soon as possible after applying for employment at camp.

If you have any questions about the Camp Equitable Employment Fund, please contact [e-mail]