Day Camp Cooking Program Lead

Hourly Rate : $18.00 - Check out the YMCA’s !

Location : Various locations across the GTA

Work Hours : Part time hours in June for training, then 37.5 hours per week Monday Friday starting June 24 until August 30, 2024

Employment Type : Seasonal Contract

Number of Vacancies : 10

Anticipated Start Date : June 1, 2024

Deadline to Apply : Open Until Filled

Be the Spark! Join our dynamic Day Camp Team, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work!

Day Camp Cooking Leads play an integral role in ensuring every child has the opportunity to participate in a high-quality Y-Cook program.

The Day Camp Cooking Program Lead will be responsible for the direct set up and facilitation of the Y-Cook program. This will include understanding the program, recipes, safety procedures and keeping the space clean.

They will have an active role in creating grocery lists and ordering the food for the program. When the Day Camp Cooking Lead is not facilitating the Y-Cook program they will assist as a secondary staff to the Y-Cook camper group as well as support the camp in all areas of operations when required.

In this role, you will :

• Responsible for the direct delivery and safety for the Y-Cook program
• Prepare the kitchen space and supplies, including food prior to the start of the program
• Require understanding of cooking and kitchen language, and comfortable in the kitchen
• Assist in the budgeting and ordering the food for the program
• Provide knowledge in regards to ingredient substitutions and dietary / allergy restrictions
• Provide overall camp support by assisting with break coverage and filling in for absent staff
• Responsible for attending all staff trainings and meetings; arriving on time, and actively participating and contributing to the development of all camp staff
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures are being followed and maintained and contribute to the cleaning, safety and maintenance to camp sites
• Act as a positive role model for the campers and fellow staff through embodying the YMCA values, policies and procedures, Day Camp conditions of employment / guidelines and the Ontario Camping Association standards

What you need to succeed :

• Commitment to the YMCA’s
• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
• YMCA Competencies : Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

You bring :

• Completed or currently enrolled in post-secondary education (preferred)
• Standard First Aid and CPR C’ certificate valid until the last day of contract
• Minimum 1 year experience working in a camp environment
• Experience with YMCA Day Camps an asset
• Experience in cooking / baking and instructing a lesson an asset
• Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort : Lifting up to 50 lbs. by bending, carrying, pushing and pulling
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with families, staff and volunteers
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead a group of children
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

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.

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Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like 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 2020 2025 strategic plan, which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

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.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

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 .

If you are hired, prior to your start date and as a condition of your employment, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a valid medical or other Human Rights Code-related exemption.

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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