Kitchen Team Lead

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario; Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a well-established organization committed to community service. As a Kitchen Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring food safety and quality while supporting a team of kitchen staff in a vibrant camp setting. This full-time summer contract offers a unique opportunity to lead food preparation and service, making a positive impact on campers’ experiences. If you have a passion for cooking, teamwork, and community service, this role is perfect for you. Bring your skills to a nurturing environment where your contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Qualifications

• Educational credentials must be submitted with WES for foreign qualifications.
• Possession of Food Handler's Certification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean workspace adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Support food preparation and meal service while training kitchen staff.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Kitchen Skills

Food Safety Standards Knowledge

Ability to Lift 50lb

Bilingualism

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

Food Handler’s Certification

Standard First Aid with CPR (Level C)

WHMIS Certification

Job description

Posted Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario has been serving our local communities for over 180 years and we are committed to supporting our local families, children, adults, youth and seniors in our various programs and services today.

At the YMCA, our values and purpose drive everything that we do. As a charity, we’ve championed values of empathy, health, trustworthy, inclusiveness, respect and responsibility. Helping people develop a healthy spirit, mind and body and inspiring a sense of social responsibility is the cornerstone of our legacy of caring.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and is intended to fill a current position within our organization.

We are currently looking for a Kitchen Team Lead to join our team of committed professionals. This full-time summer contract position within the Association is housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario’s John Island Camp location in Spanish, Ontario.

Under the leadership of the Kitchen Manager, the Kitchen Team Lead is responsible for supporting the Kitchen Manager in directing the Prep Cooks and Dishwashers. This position supports food preparation, meal service, complying with health and food safety and cleanliness standards, and the accommodation of dietary restrictions and allergies for campers, clients, and staff. The Kitchen Team Lead also executes the responsibilities of the Kitchen Manager when they are unable to be in the kitchen.

LOCATION: Spanish, ON

Major Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean work space that adheres to health and safety guidelines.
• Support in the food preparation, meal service, and daily cleaning.
• Support menu planning and inventory maintenance.
• Support ordering of supplies.
• Oversee and provide guidance to Prep Cooks and Dishwashers in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.
• Support the coordination, scheduling, training and support of kitchen staff.
• Adhere to the YMCA policies and procedures, including the Hiring Process Guidelines.

Qualifications

• Possession of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent preferred *for education completed outside of Canada, applicants are required to submit a WES with their application.
• Food Handler’s Certification.
• Health assessment from Medical Professional and Immunizations Record (or exemption) as recommended and approved by the local Medical Officer of Health.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR (Level C).
• WHMIS Certification.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of appropriate health and food safety standards.
• Basic kitchen and cooking skills.
• Able to lift a maximum of 50lb.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of appropriate health and safety standards and code.
• Bilingualism in both official languages considered an asset.
• Current and satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector.

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to work in a family-friendly environment, please apply, by website only, with a cover letter and resume to the attention of the Personnel Committee.

Please ensure that your cover letter and resume both specify the job title of the position that you are applying for.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted and you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, you must advise the Human Resources Department.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to submit a current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Check for review prior to starting employment. Police records are reviewed on an individual basis, and any offences are considered in relation to the nature of the position and its responsibilities, particularly in working with children and vulnerable populations. A positive record does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment.

Please note that candidates invited for an interview will be required to submit three professional references.

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment. All of our employees and job applicants will be promoted or employed solely on the basis of their abilities and qualifications.

Educational credentials completed outside of Canada require a copy of your World Education Services documents (WES) along with your credentials. If you do not have a WES document, please visit https://www.wes.org/ca/. Applications submitted without a WES document will not be considered.