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Head Cook & Kitchen Positions

We are looking for people who want to have an incredible time this summer while making a BIG difference in the lives of underprivileged kids. At Camp McGovern we serve about 75 kids each week - all of whom are referred to us through Children’s Aid, United Way Agencies or Big Brothers Big Sisters. We have 120 acres, between Hanover and Durham, on the beautiful Saugeen River.

We are looking for a head cook and kitchen team members to join our fabulous team. If you love cooking, enjoy working with children and have a great attitude, this position might be for you! Applicants must be 18 years of age, hold an up-to-date Standard First Aid + CPR. Additionally, you must be reliable, value integrity, understand the power of patience, and be able to balance the excitement of camp with reliably serving healthy food.

The positions include:

• - creating menus (usually we do 2 rotating weekly menus)
• - food prep and serving (typically family style)
• - keeping the kitchen and food storage areas neat and clean
• - maintaining hygiene and health standards
• - supervising and supporting campers who like to help in the kitchen
• - provide guidance and mentoring to LEADership campers who are shadowing
• - preparing vegetarian and gluten-sensitive options
• - an opportunity to get creative with meals, snacks, and desserts

The best staff:

• - are great at listening to staff and campers who need an ear
• - put boundaries in place and maintain professionalism with campers
• - provide comfort and support when someone needs it
• - are creative and resourceful with campers who need more attention
• - prioritize and communicate well, asking for help when needed
• - respect the budget set out by management

The summer contract begins on June 17 and completes on August 26. Room and board provided. For successful staff members, we are happy to provide references and letters for employment and education.

Please email a cover letter and resume to director@campmcgovern.com.

We look forward to speaking with you soon!

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Do you love to cook? Do you love working with kids?  Are you creative and like to have fun? If this sounds like you then Lambton Centre has the perfect summer job for you.

We run a Summer Camp program for July and August.  We are looking for enthusiastic, team-oriented, creative individuals who love the outdoors and working with children.  The kitchen support position will help with meal preparation and service as well as working with staff to design and implement theme-based meal experiences for campers. This amazing experience offers great leadership development opportunities and a place to build lifelong friends.

This is a contract full-time position. The incumbent will be providing support to the summer camp cook and the summer camp program.

This position will run from July 2nd to August 24th.

Overview of Key Position Responsibilities

• - This position is accountable to the Executive Director and the camp cook.

• - To carry out the policies and directives set forth by the Board of Directors as well as the OCA and UCC Camping Association and the Public Health Department.
• - Help to maintain a clean and tidy kitchen
• - Assist with food preparation for summer camp.
• - When needed this position may provide program support
• - The successful candidate is required to live on site when camp is in session.

Qualifications/Education/Competencies/Experience

• - Must be 16years of age by December 31, 2019
• - Experience, Creativity and Enjoyment of food preparation
• - Food handler qualification is an asset
• - Requires a Vulnerable Records Screening
• - First Aid / CPR Certificate

Please forward resumes to jobs@lambtoncentre.com

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Everyone Loves the Cook. Lambton Centre is looking for a Head Cook to manage the summer camp kitchen.  Join our team for a summer adventure. Develop your culinary and leadership skills as you work with our counsellors and kitchen staff to provide nourishing and creative meals for excited campers.  

This is a contract full-time position. The incumbent will be responsible to ensure that all campers and staff are provided healthy nourishing food while staying at summer camp. The cook’s responsibilities include all aspects of maintaining the kitchen as well as pantries, fridges and freezers.

Overview of Key Position Responsibilities:

• - This position is accountable to the Executive Director
• - To carry out the policies and directives set forth by the Board of Directors as well as the Ontario Camping Association and United Church of Canada Camping Association and the Public Health Department.
• - To adhere to all food inspection expectations and ensure that Lambton Centre meets DineSafe regulations
• - To attend all inspections with the  Executive Director or designate
• - To create a menu that is satisfying to children and youth of all ages, as well as the Canada Food Guide
• - To ensure timely serving of food for all meals and snacks
• - To ensure the cleanliness of kitchen counters, appliances, and dishes.
• - To maintain stock and inventory and receive shipments
• - To working within a budget
• - To remove garbage and recycling after every meal
• - To provide direction to any support staff as required
• - Accommodations are available throughout the summer.  

Qualifications/Education/Competencies/Experience

• - Some post-secondary education considered an asset
• - Experience, Creativity, and Enjoyment of food preparation
• - Food Handlers Course Certificate required
• - Requires a Vulnerable Persons Records Screening
• - First Aid / CPR Certificate

Please forward resumes to jobs@lambtoncentre.com

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YMCA Presqu'ile is seeking motivated students to be our Dishwashers/Kitchen help this summer.  Successful applicants are self-motivated hard working and like to have fun while at work.  If interested please send resume to the  Camp Director at the Email address provided.

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YMCA Presqu'ile is seeking a motivated student for Asst. Cook position.  Presqu'ile is a small residential camp with a traditional focus.  Serving 150 campers/staff per meal, the Asst. Cook is responsible to support the Head Cook and lead the kitchen team in the Head Cooks absence..  Experience is and asset.  Please contact Camp Director if interested via the email address provided.

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Camp Menesetung – Who We Are: Overnight Camp, Day Camp, Leadership Training Centre

On the Shore of Lake Huron – 5 Minutes north of Goderich, Ontario.

Camp Menesetung (25 staff, 50-70 campers/week) is a non-profit charity that seeks to provide amazing growth opportunities to campers (ages 5-15) of all backgrounds at subsidized rates – Camp is for Everyone. Camp Menesetung is affiliated with the United Church of Canada and we welcome and celebrate staff and campers of all backgrounds from aethiest-agnostic-religious. Our mission is explicitly NOT to seek to convert our campers, but to foster an environment where all feel comfortable sharing community, opening their minds, thinking big thoughts, and enjoying the support & friendship.

Camp Menesetung is committed to valuing the good work that our staff do, we are committed to continuing to raise the bar on the quality of our experience and are thrilled to report that we have achieved a 40% summer staff salary increase for the second year in a row for Summer 2019. Though as anyone who has worked at a summer camp will tell you, the reason that we keep coming back every year is not about the money. This is a job that, if you are ready for it, has the potential to be one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of your life; this is a job that will change lives. Choosing this job is a choice to challenge yourself to become a better person. Are you ready?

Camp Menesetung also supports a Spring Program Staff team (May-August) which all applicants are welcome to apply for in addition to this position.

Required Qualifications: Age: 17+, Safe Food Handling (By June 15^th, 2019), clean Vulnerable sector police record check.

Salary: Dependent on experience and certifications, between ($300-$520/week + Room&Board)

Employment Dates: Summer Sessions (Sunday-Friday) June 30^th-August 16^th, 2019

Responsibilities: The kitchen assistant is accountable for helping the head cook in their duties – food preparation in an industrial open-concept kitchen. Please see the Job Description online for further details.

Our Kitchen Virtual Tour (NOTE: This tour video was made 3 years ago – we have new countertops, floor, roof, and other improvements since it was made!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjCttSJpRxI

To Apply

For more information and to complete an online application, please visit our website! www.campmenesetung.ca/job-opportunities

If you have any questions please contact us!

Clayton Peters | Executive Director of Camp Menesetung | director@campmenesetung.ca

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Camp Menesetung – Who We Are: Overnight Camp, Day Camp, Leadership Training Centre

On the Shore of Lake Huron – 5 Minutes north of Goderich, Ontario.

Camp Menesetung (25 staff, 50-70 campers/week) is a non-profit charity that seeks to provide amazing growth opportunities to campers (ages 5-15) of all backgrounds at subsidized rates – Camp is for Everyone. Camp Menesetung is affiliated with the United Church of Canada and we welcome and celebrate staff and campers of all backgrounds from aethiest-agnostic-religious. Our mission is explicitly NOT to seek to convert our campers, but to foster an environment where all feel comfortable sharing community, opening their minds, thinking big thoughts, and enjoying the support & friendship.

Camp Menesetung is committed to valuing the good work that our staff do, we are committed to continuing to raise the bar on the quality of our experience and are thrilled to report that we have achieved a 40% summer staff salary increase for the second year in a row for Summer 2019. Though as anyone who has worked at a summer camp will tell you, the reason that we keep coming back every year is not about the money. This is a job that, if you are ready for it, has the potential to be one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of your life; this is a job that will change lives. Choosing this job is a choice to challenge yourself to become a better person. Are you ready?

Required Qualifications:  Age: 18+, Safe Food Handling, clean Vulnerable sector police record check, cooking experience required.

Salary: Dependent on experience and certifications, between ($600-$750/week + Room&Board)

Employment Dates: Spring, (May & June Occasional – Negotiable), Summer Sessions (Sunday-Friday) June 30^th-August 25^th, 2019

Responsibilities: The Cook is responsible for everything ‘Food’ at Camp, including: Menu planning, food ordering, training Kitchen-Assistants, food preparation, and serving. A day involves Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, Supper, Snack – with a range of 70-110 people/meal. Please see the Job Description on our website below for further details. We are also willing to consider a cooking pair or duo to take on the job!

Our Kitchen Virtual Tour (NOTE: This tour video was made 3 years ago – we have new countertops, floor, roof, and other improvements since it was made!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjCttSJpRxI

To Apply: For more information and to complete an online application, please visit our website! www.campmenesetung.ca/job-opportunities

If you have any questions please contact us!

Clayton Peters

Executive Director of Camp Menesetung

director@campmenesetung.ca

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Job Title: Assistant Cook

Reporting to: The Food Service Manager

 Responsible to: Summer Camp Director and Food Service Manager

Job Summary:

• - To assist the Food Service Manager in all aspects of kitchen protocol including preparation, serving and clean-up of all meals and snacks.
• - Assume responsibility of the Camp Kitchen when the Food Service Manager is absent.

Job Specifications:

• - Term of employment: June/July/August (staff training in June)

• - Salary: variable depending upon experience

• - Minimum 18 years old
• - Familiar with standards of food preparation and serving, and kitchen procedures.

Job Duties:

• - Be familiar with the philosophy, purpose and objectives of Camp Kee-Mo-Kee and carry them into all facets of the camping program. This includes reading and adhering to the Policy and Procedures presented during staff training.
• - Have open communication between kitchen helpers and the Food Service Manager.
• - Complete the Food Handlers Certification taught by the Middlesex London Health Unit.
• - Ensure that special attention is paid to individuals with allergies making sure that cross-contamination does not occur.
• - Wash the dishes/pots and pans used to prepare meals. This includes putting all dishes in their appropriate wash bin and rinsing them before they are sent through the dishwasher.
• - Ensure that all dishes and anything else that was used for cooking, is put away in its labeled location.
• - Take out the trash from the kitchen and dining room daily—to be put in the dumpster at the end of the driveway. This includes separating materials into their designated bins.
• - Clean and wash trash cans as needed.
• - Under the direction of the Food Service Manager, will prepare and cook all meals and snack for campers/staff members following safe food handling guidelines.
• - Help unload supply truck and put supplies away. This includes following the first in, first out policy and ensuring that food is stored on the appropriate shelving.
• - Ensure that the highest level of cleanliness and safety is maintained at all times. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting a thorough clean of the dishwasher, stand up refrigerator, walk in fridge, freezer, stove, cupboards and pantry at least once a week.
• - Be present in the kitchen at all meals, including snacks, in order to provide assistance to any staff member that may need extra food or drinks.
• - Ensure that new utensils and cutting boards are used for different foods in order to ensure that cross contamination does not occur. 
• - Report any maintenance issues to the maintenance staff or director as soon as it is seen.

Job Limitations and Boundaries

• - The Assistant Cook shall involve the Summer Camp Director in the following cases; in any crisis situation where emergency services are called to the camp if a child discloses abuse.
• - Any performance related issues in the kitchen or elsewhere at the camp, which endanger the safety of other campers or staff must be discussed with the Summer Camp Director.
• - Any incidents which occur in the kitchen requiring an incident report to be completed must be communicated to the director.
• - Any issues related to Safety Concerns which pose an imminent risk of harm to anyone, must be shared with the Director, and if not the director then to the Board of Directors.

Risk Assessment

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Sparrow Lake Camp has been a summer tradition for campers since 1912. A caring, inclusive community providing quality camping experiences for children, youth and families in a beautiful natural environment on Sparrow Lake, north of Orillia.

Sparrow Lake Camp is a United Church of Canada Camp and is open to and fully accepting of children and staff of all faiths and backgrounds.

Sparrow Lake is currently seeking Kitchen Staff for summer 2019! 

To apply online, or learn more, visit: www.sparrowlakecamp.com

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Job Title: Kitchen Helper

Reporting to: The Food Service Manager

 Responsible to: The Camp Director

Job Summary:

• - To assist the Food Service Manager and Assistant Cook in all aspects of kitchen protocol including preparation, serving and clean up of all meals and snacks.

Job Specifications:

• - Term of employment: July/August (staff training in June)

• - Salary: variable depending upon experience

• - Minimum 16 years old. (15 Years?)
• - Ability to work well with others at camp.
• - Familiar with standards of food preparation and serving, and kitchen procedures.

Job Duties:

• - Be familiar with the philosophy, purpose and objectives of Camp Kee-Mo-Kee and carry them into all facets of the camping program. This includes reading and adhering to the Policy and Procedures presented during staff training.
• - Have open communication with other kitchen helpers and the Food Service Manager in order for everyone to know what has been completed and what still needs to be done.
• - Complete the Food Handlers Certification taught by the Middlesex London Health Unit
• - Ensure that special attention is paid to individuals with allergies making sure that cross-contamination does not occur.
• - Wash the dishes/pots and pans used to prepare meals. This includes putting all dishes in their appropriate wash bin and rinsing them before they are sent through the dishwasher.
• - Ensure that all dishes and anything else that was used for cooking, is put away in its labeled location.
• - Sweep and mop kitchen and dining room daily.
• - Take out the trash from the kitchen and dining room daily—to be put in the dumpster at the end of the driveway. This includes separating materials into their designated bins.
• - Clean and wash trash cans as needed.
• - Cut, peel and wash vegetables while following safe practices taught during training.
• - Under the direction of the Food Service Manager, will help prepare and cook all meals and snack for campers/staff members.
• - Help unload supply truck and put supplies away. This includes following the first in, first out policy and ensuring that food is stored on the appropriate shelving.
• - Help in any area of the kitchen as requested by the Food Service Manager.
• - Ensure that plates, glasses, cutlery and napkins are put on tables so campers can set the tables.
• - Ensure that the highest level of cleanliness and safety is maintained at all times. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting a thorough clean of the dishwasher, stand up refrigerator, walk in fridge, freezer, stove, cupboards and pantry at least once a week.
• - Be present in the kitchen at all meals, including snacks, in order to provide assistance to any staff member that may need extra food or drinks.
• - Ensure that new utensils and cutting boards are used for different foods in order to ensure that cross-contamination does not occur. 
• - Report any maintenance issues to the maintenance staff or director as soon as it is seen.

Job Limitations and Boundaries

• - The kitchen helper shall involve the director in the following cases; in any crisis situation where emergency services are called to the camp if a child discloses abuse.
• - Any performance related issues in the kitchen or elsewhere at the camp, which endanger the safety of other campers or staff must be discussed with the Camp Director.
• - Any incidents which occur in the kitchen requiring an incident report to be completed must be communicated to the director.
• - Any issues related to Safety Concerns which pose an imminent risk of harm to anyone, must be shared with the Director, and if not the director then to the Board of Directors.

Risk Assessment

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Camp Wahanowin is currently seeking enthusiastic, dynamic, dedicated and caring university students to work during our Outdoor Education Centre (May and June) and/or our main summer camp programs, Camp Wahanowin and National Music Camp (July and August).  Camp Wahanowin, located only 90 minutes north of Toronto, is a co-ed, residential camp that has been providing exciting experiences to campers and staff since 1955. 

As a Wahanowin staff member, you will touch and affect many lives and quite possibly change your own.  The potential of the summer camp experience is limitless as we strive to deliver a program influencing positively on all or our children and staff.  You play a significant role at camp - the responsibility you are being handed is awesome and the required effort tremendous, but the rewards are infinite.  The skills you will gain, the campers you meet and the friendships you will make, will create memories that will last a lifetime.

Camp Wahanowin is hiring SUPPORT STAFF for summer of 2019!

General Qualifications:

• - Standard First Aid, CPR (can be obtained during Spring Training)
• - Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Position Screening (camp can assist)
• - Enthusiasm for the job, working with children and camp living
• - Minimum 1 year working or educational experience in area of choice
• - Previous camp experience an asset
• - Safe Food Handling preferred

Specific Positions and Related Qualifications:

• - Baker - Baking experience
• - Dining Hall - Restaurant serving, dishwashing experience
• - Driver - G driver’s license
• - Housekeeping - Cleaning experience
• - Kitchen - standards of food preparation, serving and kitchen procedures
• - Maintenance - Electrical, Carpentry or Plumbing experience, G driver’s license
• - Office - Friendly, outgoing, pleasant telephone manner, computer skills
• - Potwasher - foodservice experience

Employment Dates and Salaries:
Includes transportation to camp from Toronto, room, board, use of camp facilities, staff programs, events and excursions

• - April 28^th to September 1^st - $4000
• - April 28^th to June 23^rd - $1750
• - June 24^th to August 15^th or September 1^st - $1000-$2250* (varies depending on position and experience)

To Apply:

Complete our online staff application at www.wahanowin.com/staff_forms  or send your resume along with three references to: 

Camp Wahanowin
227 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto, ON  M4R 1A9
Attention: Pete Thistlethwaite, Director
Fax: 416-482-2860

Email: pete@wahanowin.com

For more information about our programs, check us out online!
www.wahanowin.com
www.nationalmusiccamp.com

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Circle R Ranch is looking for 2 Head Cooks to join our 2019 team, visit our website at http://www.circlerranch.ca/employment-opportunities/ 

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See full job posting here: https://oca29.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/Assistant%20Kitchen%20Coordinator%20-%20Camp%20Stephens%20-%202019.pdf

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Camp Cook - Camp Mi-A-Kon-Da

Description
The Camp Cook is the leader of the kitchen staff. They are responsible for the cooking, plating and serving of all meals, and for the delegation of appropriate tasks to the Assistant Cook, Kitchen Assistant and Dishwashers. A strong Camp Cook is an organized leader who is comfortable with a fast paced environment and managing other staff.

Dates: June 21 - August 24, 2019

Job Duties

• - Responsible to the Assistant Director and Director
• - Responsible for the cooking and plating/serving of all meals
• - Responsible for ensuring meals are served on time
• - Knowledgeable about all the food stored on the island at all times
• - Communicate with the Assistant Director and Food & Inventory Manager with shortages and upcoming shortages
• - Ensure that Kitchen staff completes all duties
• - Ensure that the Kitchen runs in a smooth, organized manner
• - Ensure that food is managed in an economical manner
• - Responsible for meeting with campers/staff at the start of each session to get required food needs and allergies
• - Responsible for ensuring all food needs are met in terms of allergies and intolerances
• - Responsible for showing the dishwashers, at each meal, the proper serving size to ensure that each camper and staff get the same portion
• - Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• - 18+ years old
• - Food Handler’s Certification
• - Experience cooking a variety of meals
• - Experience working in a kitchen environment
• - Good organizational skills
• - Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• - Flexible, reliable and responsible

About Mi-A-Kon-Da
Founded in 1955, Camp Mi-A-Kon-Da is a traditional summer camp for girls ages 7-16. The camp is situated on Birch Island, a 23-acre private island on Lake Wah Wash Kesh near Parry Sound, Ontario.

Send Resume, Cover Letter and References to:
Brandon Smith
brandon@miakonda.com
www.miakonda.com

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Circle R Ranch is a year-round outdoor education centre located 8 km west of London, ON.  Its mission is to connect people with nature through outdoor recreation and experiential learning.  It is a place to make great friends and memories that will last forever. It is a chance to spend quality time in nature while you learn about yourself and the world around you. It is a place where you will be challenged in a way that allows ultimate personal growth. By meeting those challenges, you get to learn skills that will help you anywhere and everywhere in life.  The Ranch is currently hiring kitchen staff.  It is essential for applicants to have strong leadership and organization skills, be a team player, friendly, good communication skills, self-motivated and willing to learn.  Through food and nutrition, applicants must be passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and staff, have a desire to grow as a leader, an interest in building community, and be keen to have a great summer at camp!    

Job Responsibilities:

• - To assist in food preparation, serving food and the cleaning of all cook and dishware.
• - To be on time and fully complete the tasks that are scheduled.

Qualifications:

• - Positive attitude and effective stress management skills.
• - Skills: empathy, responsibility, efficiency, initiative, situational awareness, good decision making, and multitasking.
• - Willingness to work hard for big picture of the importance of summer camp and personal growth
• - This person should be passionate about serving others and a willing to work as a team.
• - Clean Police Information Check (we send specific information after initial interview)
• - Contract dates: Full Time June 23rd – August 31st (includes daily breaks and time off, specific hours to be discussed on applying).
• - Compensation based on experience.
• - Room and board included (Live on-site in a tent)

For staff application and more information, go to our website at http://www.circlerranch.ca/employment-opportunities/.

Feel free to contact us for more details!  Please return staff application to program@circlerranch.ca.

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See full job posting here: https://oca29.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/Nov%2030%20-%20Assistant-Kitchen-Coordinator-Camp-Stephens-2019.pdf

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YMCA Camp Henry is looking for two Food Service Coordinators who will be responsible for the overall food service operation at camp.

The Food Service Coordinators will be in charge of the preparation, delivery and oversight of all meals for the summer camp season. They will be responsible for all purchases with regards to food supplies, kitchen supplies and equipment, and are expected to manage this area’s large budget.

The Food Service Coordinators will oversee the prep cook and work together to prepare and serve all meals, with consideration given to specific dietary needs, as well as ensuring that the kitchen and food storage areas are maintained at a consistently high level of cleanliness.

The Food Service Coordinators should be comfortable working in an industrial kitchen and have experience with up keep of large commercial grade kitchen appliances.

The Food Service Coordinator is expected to be flexible, willing to take on new projects, provide healthy meals, and eager to train staff in a fast paced, energetic environment. The Food Service Coordinator will also provide leadership and supervise the prep cook and work closely with other areas at camp to ensure smooth coordination of service delivery to all campers.

The Food Service Coordinators will report directly to the Camp Director

Required Qualifications: Standard First Aid, CPR C, Food Safe Handlers, Criminal Record Check including
Vulnerable Position Screening.

Preferred Applicants: A mature person with exceptional organizational skills and experience working in
a kitchen and/or camp environment

HOW TO APPLY 

There are several factors that contribute to our hiring decisions at YMCA Camp Henry:

1. Previous job/volunteer performance at other places of employment or placements (references)
2.  Experience and qualifications
3. Professionalism of your application package
4. Performance (including punctuality) during the interview

We recognize that often we must turn away qualified applicants simply based upon the strength of other applicants.

All applicants must submit the following documents:
• - Cover Letter
• - Résumé
• - 3 references that can attest to your character and/or your previous job performance (note: it is
YMCA policy to contact references prior to any offer of employment)

Send your application to Terra Kulen - Camp Director via email terra.kulen@swo.ymca.ca 

Feel free to email or call 519-453-8858 ext. 1103 if you have any questions about employment. 

For more information about YMCA Camp Henry see www.camphenry.ca

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YMCA Camp Henry is looking for a Prep Cook to work as part of the Food Service team. The Prep Cook is responsible for assisting in the delivery of food service to campers and staff at Camp Henry. They will support the food service and operations areas of camp through food preparation, baking, food storage, and by ensuring a clean and sanitary kitchen. This individual will have many opportunities to work with campers and staff in programs each day outside of their food service responsibilities.

Required Qualifications: Standard First Aid, CPR C, Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Position Screening. 

Preferred Applicants: A positive person with a strong work ethic and desire to work with children in a  camp setting. Experience in a leadership program and/or food service experience is an asset. Food Safe Handling preferred.

HOW TO APPLY 

There are several factors that contribute to our hiring decisions at YMCA Camp Henry: 

1. Previous job/volunteer performance at other places of employment or placements (references)
2.  Experience and qualifications
3. Professionalism of your application package
4. Performance (including punctuality) during the interview

We recognize that often we must turn away qualified applicants simply based upon the strength of other applicants.

All applicants must submit the following documents:

• • Cover Letter
• • Résumé
• • 3 references that can attest to your character and/or your previous job performance (note: it is YMCA policy to contact references prior to any offer of employment)

In order to be considered for the initial round of hiring, applications need to be received by 4:00 pm
on December 1st, 2018. Applications can be submitted by email, mail, or dropped off in person. Please
select only one method of entry.

Send applications to Terra Kulen - Camp Director via email terra.kulen@swo.ymca.ca if you have any questions feel free to contact me via email or phone 519-453-8858 x1103

For more information please check out our website at www.camphenry.ca.

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Responsibilities:

1. Supervision: Responsible for the development of staff schedules, and the implementation of staff training, staff supervision, staff evaluations, and staff support.
2. Food Preparation: Responsible for menu planning, leading the daily preparation of food, supervising and assisting with post-service cleanup, and ensuring completion of clean-up and daily sanitation procedures.
3. Health and Safety: Responsible for establishing and enforcing kitchen staff uniform policy. Responsible for establishing and enforcing guidelines for use of the kitchen in adherence to Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, OCA standards, and YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka’s Policy and Procedures.
4. Administration: Responsible for food ordering, food storage, and all administrative tasks associated with the Food Service department (including budget tracking, incident reports and appropriate record keeping).
5. Risk Management: Will work with Head Cook and Camp Management to establish best practices that ensure that industry standards are maintained to best minimize risks associated with Food Preparation and Storage.
6. Year-end Report – Will complete a year-end report outlining the summer and suggestions for upcoming summers
7. Coordinate/support camp volunteers in required tasks

Competencies

Concern for Health and Safety: Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction.

Integrity: Demonstrates responsible behaviour at all times and maintains high ethical standards.

Quality Focus: Ensures that YMCA programs and services are superior.

Teamwork: Actively build teams and encourage open relationships for maximum organizational effectiveness.

Communication: Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner and supports information sharing and goal achievement across the Association.

Initiative: Seek and find solutions to problems without waiting for direction; identifies new ideas that will assist in achieving mission and strategic goals.

Required Certifications:

• - Food Handling Safety Certification
• - Standard First Aid/Basic Rescuer CPR
• - WHMIS Training (camp will provide)

Recommended Experience/Certification:

• - Background in Camp food services
• - Red Seal

Salary: $560-580/week

Contract Length: Early May – Early October 2019 (six-month contract highly preferred)

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See the job posting here: https://oca29.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/Kitchen-Coordinator-Camp-Stephens-2018.pdf

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ABOUT US 

The Hollows Camp is seeking a part-time and full-time camp cook for the spring, summer, and fall 2019 camp/event season. Our facility is located one hour north of Toronto in Bradford. Room and board are included for applicants wishing to live onsite. We also offer the flexibility of living off-site for those applying that are local. Our facility hosts retreats, corporate team building events, weddings and of course summer camp. Open to creating new menu options. 

NUMBERS 

Meal Preparation Events: 20 to 100 persons

Meal Preparation Camp: 20 to 60 persons 

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT 

Spring 2019: May. Friday to Sunday | June.  Friday to Sunday | Some part-time work during the week depending on events

Summer 2019: July. Sunday to Friday with every other Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday morning off

Fall 2019:  Sept. Friday to Sunday | Oct. Friday to Sunday | Some part-time work during the week depending on events

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OCA Job Postings 2019 / CAMP  COOKS – CAMP PATHFINDER
Camp Pathfinder in Algonquin Park seeks a camp chef and camp cooks,
as well as kitchen assistants for the 2019 camp season.

Camp Cooks
The Pathfinder Camp Cooks report to the Camp chef and provides daily meal and baking service.
Up to two positions may be available.

Duties:

• - Assist the Camp Chef in daily meal production
• - Responsible for conducting or overseeing daily baking production.
• - Assist the Camp Chef in management of the day to day kitchen operation.
• - Manage the kitchen staff and the meal service in the absence of the Camp Chef.
• - Maintain excellent health and hygiene practices, and adhere to the camp\'s kitchen work policies.
• - Ensure that special diet meals are prepared for campers, staff and visitors with special needs.
• - Ensure the camp minimizes food waste, and complies with County, Pathfinder and Algonquin Park practices for food and waste handling and cleanliness.

Skills / Experience:

• - Minimum 2 years’ experience in comparable setting required.
• - Prior experience preferred in a children\'s summer camp kitchen/food service.
• - Secondary School completion required.

• - Culinary education qualifications or certification required

• - Cooking/baking skills for large groups.
• - Excellent teamwork skills.

• - Cuisine specialties: Canadian, Italian, Mexican, Vegetarian, special diets, etc.
• - Number of positions: 1 – 2. One position may commence earlier due to camp opening date and small group food service in advance of the main season.
• - Seasonal/Full Time/Residential.
• - Day/Evening/Night, Weekday/Weekend.
• - $800 – 900 cn per week, per experience, duration may be up to 23 weeks between
  May 1 – October 15, 2019, based on 40-44 hour week, with 5 days on 2 days off.
  Room & board and medical coverage provided.
• - Performance bonus per contract completion / overall camp financial performance.
• - A cover letter, resume, references, personal interview, and criminal background check is required for the successful candidate.

Employer: Camp Pathfinder
Location: Algonquin Park, Huntsville, Ontario
Contact: Mike Sladden, director / 585-249-0716
Email: mike@camppathfinder.com
www.camppathfinder.com

Content:

OCA Job Postings 2019 / CAMP ASSISTANT COOKS – CAMP PATHFINDER
Camp Pathfinder in Algonquin Park seeks a camp chef and camp cooks,
as well as kitchen assistants for the 2019 camp season.

Assistant Camp Cooks
The Pathfinder Camp assistant cooks report to the Camp Chef and assist with daily meal and baking service. The position also handles dishwashing, storage of inventory, and stewardship of the dining room. Up to two positions may be available.

Duties:

• - The camp assistant cook reports to the camp chef
• - Assists with preparation of daily meals for all camp food service
• - Food preparation, maintain kitchen hygiene, manage food storage
• - The assistant cook is able to independently prepare some basic camp meals
• - Dishwashing and dining room set-up duties
• - Work positively with the kitchen staff as a team
• - Some baking experience preferred.

Skills and Experience:

• - 2 years’ comparable experience in a commercial production kitchen setting.
• - Excellent team work skills.
• - Seasonal/Full Time/Residential
• - Number of positions: up to 2
• - Day/Evening/Night, Weekday/Weekend.
• - $550 - $650 cn per week, duration approximately 10 weeks in June, July, August 2019, based on a 40-hour week, with 5 days on 2 days off.
  Room & board and medical coverage provided.
• - Performance bonus per contract completion / overall camp financial performance.
• - A cover letter, resume, references, personal interview, and criminal background check is required for the successful candidate.

Employer: Camp Pathfinder
Location: Algonquin Park, Huntsville, Ontario
Contact: Mike Sladden, director / 585-249-0716
Email: mike@camppathfinder.com
www.camppathfinder.com

Content:

OCA Job Postings 2019 / CAMP CHEF AND COOKS – CAMP PATHFINDER
Camp Pathfinder in Algonquin Park seeks a camp chef and camp cooks,
as well as kitchen assistants for the 2019 camp season.

Pathfinder Camp Chef
The Pathfinder Chef is in charge of the food service program, and directs the camp’s daily meal services and kitchen staff. The chef position requires prior experience in charge of a summer camp food service program.

Duties:

• - Head chef and lead cook, including special diets per needs of the population.
• - Responsible for the management of the day to day kitchen operation.
• - Supervise a team incl. cook, baker, assistants for daily meal service.
• - Responsible for purchasing and maintaining inventory for food and dry good items for food - service, both in-camp and for a canoe tripping program.
• - Responsible to monitor and control food costs within the annual budget determined with the Camp Director.
• - Create the camp menu in partnership with the Camp Director.
• - Work with Director and Tripping directors to sustain trip food program.
• - Ensure proper staffing for annual events.
• - Provide necessary follow through for rebates, incentives and discounts.
• - Create training program for advancing junior kitchen staff members.

• - Schedule work hours and time off, assign daily duties, maintain excellent health and hygiene practices and enforce worker safety policies and best practices.
  
  

Experience / Skills:

• - Prior experience in charge of a summer camp food service program or equivalent.
• - 3+ years’ experience lead-cooking in summer camp setting or specific equivalent.
• - Extensive knowledge of menu planning, food buying and inventory control.
• - Knowledge and experience with canoe trip food, menus, and outfitting.
• - Excellent communication and staff management skills.

• - Secondary School Completion required.
• - Culinary education qualifications or certification required
• - Cuisine specialties: Canadian, Italian, Mexican, Vegetarian, special diets, etc.
• - Seasonal/Full Time/Residential.
• - Day/Evening/Night, Weekday/Weekend.

Compensation:

• - $900 - $1,000cn per week, per experience, duration may be up to 23 weeks
  May 1 – October 15, 2019, based on 40 - 44 hour week - 5 days on, 2 days off.
  The season includes camp outdoor education programming in spring and autumn.
• - Room & board and medical coverage provided.
• - Performance bonus per contract completion / overall camp financial performance.
• - A cover letter, resume, references, personal interview, and criminal background check is required for the successful candidate.

Employer: Camp Pathfinder
Location: Algonquin Park, Huntsville, Ontario
Contact: Mike Sladden, director / 585-249-0716
Email: mike@camppathfinder.com
www.camppathfinder.com

Content:

Title: Kitchen Assistant

Placement Dates: Fall, September 4, 2018 – December 14, 2018
Winter, January 7, 2018 – April 26, 2018

Reports directly to: Head Cook

Major Duties:

The primary role of the Kitchen Assistant is to provide support to the food services at
camp.

Responsibilities include:

• - Assisting in the preparation and serving food for 200+ youth and teens.
• - Maintaining the cleanliness of all work area in kitchen and dining hall area in
  accordance with Ministry of Health Regulations.
• - Cleaning of dishes, changing garbage, sweeping and mopping of dining hall
  area.
• - Following all kitchen rules in accordance with Ministry of Health Regulations.
• - Assisting with deliveries and food orders.
• - Ensure all work is done in a safe manner in accordance with training and Health
  and Safety Policies.
• - Provide support to other areas of camp as assigned, which may include
  supervision of cabins.
• - Attendance to all training and meetings where assigned.
• - Exude a timely, professional and quality appearance to all C.Y.O. Camp Brébeuf
  clients.
• - Maintain a positive and professional, team-oriented work environment with all
  fellow staff.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• - Previous experience working in large scale kitchen or other kitchen experience.
• - Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR.
• - A clear vulnerable sector Criminal Reference Check.
• - Ability to lift heavy objects and work in a fast paced environment, in sometimes
  hot conditions.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• - Possession of Food Handlers Certification.
• - Formal cooking or culinary education or training.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN A CAMP STAFF

• Committed to Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes an understanding of
  and appreciation for the mission, vision, strategic outcomes and values of C.Y.O. Camp
  Brébeuf.
• Child and Youth Focused: Creates a caring, loving and supportive environment.
  Ensures that all programs and activities meet the needs of children and youth and that
  campers are the first priority.
• Problem Solving: Identifies an issue and works in a positive way towards a solution.
  Initiative and Teamwork: The ability to be proactive within their role at camp and in
  other areas where assistance is needed. Puts others in the team ahead of themselves.
• Leadership: Guides, motivates and inspires self and others to take action to achieve
  desired outcomes. A role model to others.
• Diversity: Appreciates that people with different opinions, backgrounds and
  characteristics bring richness to C.Y.O. Camp Brébeuf. Promotes fairness and respect
  while making every effort to educate self and others about diversity.

We invited all qualified applicants to submit their resume and cover letter to:

Jason Gould, Director
C.Y.O. Camp Brébeuf
jason.gould@campbrebeuf.ca

C.Y.O. Camp Brébeuf is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.  Please contact our camp office for assistance if required.