Cooking Program Head

Responsibilities

include planning and coordinating program activities, creating grocery lists, ordering food, and addressing dietary or allergy considerations. When not facilitating the Y-Cook program, the Cooking Program Head assists as secondary staff with the camper group and supports camp operations in all areas as needed.

In this role, you will :

• Plan and oversee the Y-Cook program to ensure safe and effective delivery of all activities
• Assist in budgeting and ordering food for the program to support smooth operations
• Provide knowledge regarding ingredient substitutions and dietary or allergy restrictions
• Prepare the kitchen space, supplies, and food prior to the start of the program
• Require understanding of cooking techniques and kitchen terminology, demonstrating comfort and competence in the kitchen environment
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed and maintained, contributing to the cleaning, safety, and maintenance of camp sites
• Provide overall camp support by assisting with break coverage and filling in for absent staff
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings, arrive on time, and actively participate to contribute to the development of all camp staff
• Act as a positive role model for campers and staff by embodying YMCA values, policies, procedures, Day Camp guidelines, and Ontario Camping Association standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

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Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA .

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2025–2030 strategic plan, which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people / people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people / people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks .

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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