Camp Cook

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Camp Cook

Employer : Camp Pathfinder

Position : CampCook

Vacancies : 2 one position may commence earlier due to camp opening date and small group food service in advance of the main season.

Terms of Employment : Full-time / Seasonal / Residential

Location : Algonquin Park, Huntsville, Ontario

Employment Address : Source Lake, Algonquin Park, Algonquin Park, Ontario P1H 2H1

Hours of Work : 40 hours / week

up to 25-week duration from May 1 October 19, 2024, based on 40-hour week 5 days on, 2 days off

Language : English

Benefits :

• Eligible for room and board
• Eligible for medical coverage
• Performance bonus per contract completion / overall camp financial performance

Salary : $27.00 $28.33 CAD per hour ($1080.00 $1,133 CAD per week) depending on experience

Duties & Qualifications

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

Duties :

• Assisting the Camp Chef in daily meal production.
• Managing the kitchen staff and the meal service in the absence of the Camp Chef.
• Responsible for daily baking production.
• Assisting the Camp Chef in managing the day-to-day kitchen operation.
• Maintaining excellent health and hygiene practices and adhering to the camp’s kitchen work and safety policies.
• Ensuring that special diet meals are prepared for campers, staff, and visitors with special needs.
• Ensuring the camp minimizes food waste, and complies with County, Pathfinder and Algonquin Park practices for food and waste handling and cleanliness.

Requirements :

• Secondary School completion required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in comparable setting required.
• Prior experience preferred in a children’s summer camp kitchen / food service.
• Culinary education qualifications or certification required.
• Cooking / baking skills for large groups.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Cuisine specialties : Canadian, Italian, Mexican, Vegetarian, special diets, etc.
• Ability to work days, evenings / nights, weekdays and weekends.
• A cover letter, resume, references, personal interview, and criminal background check is required for the successful candidate(s).
20 days ago