2nd Cook, Camp Elphinstone

Date Posted: February 6, 2026

Position Title: 2nd Cook

Location: YMCA Camp Elphinstone, 1760 YMCA Road Gibsons, BC V0N 1V6

Term: Temporary, Full-Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Shift: 5 days per week, varied shift hours

Start Date: April 7th, 2026

End Date: October 2026

Salary: $24.50 - $27.50 per hour

Reports To: Head of Food Services

Nature & Scope

2nd Cooks provide support to the 1st Cooks and Food Services Manager with completing the day-to-day kitchen tasks. 2nd Cooks work in a high‑volume camp kitchen serving up to 450 guests daily. Cooks prepare, cook, serve, and clean up after meals, while maintaining an organized and safe kitchen.

Camp Elphinstone:

YMCA Camp Elphinstone, located near Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast, is just a 40-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay, Vancouver. Nestled on 144 acres of temperate rainforest along the shores of Howe Sound, the camp offers a variety of programs for youth ages 5-17 during July and August. These include one- and two-week overnight camps, Leadership Development programs, multi-day paddling and hiking trips, and day camps. From September to June, Camp Elphinstone functions as an Outdoor Education, Event, and Retreat Centre, hosting schools, conferences, weddings, and other special interest groups. Annually, the camp serves over 10,000 participants.

YMCA Camp Elphinstone can accommodate and dine up to 472 campers or guests. During July and August, the camp employs around 140 staff and volunteers, while the spring and fall Outdoor Education seasons see a team of 20-50 members. In the winter season, a smaller core team of 10 staff members is maintained. Successful staff at Camp Elphinstone are self-motivated individuals dedicated to helping children and youth thrive in an outdoor camp setting, and they are committed to providing 5-star customer service to all client groups.

Major Responsibilities- in this position, you will:

• Assist 1st cook in day-to-day food preparation, cooking, execution and service of food at a high volume
• Understand the importance of communicating kitchen stock and inventory to 1st cooks and Food Services Manager
• Serve and assist in communicating to participants (adults and children) at meal times to ensure all goes smoothly
• Ensuring a high level of quality, cleanliness, and food safe handling is met in all aspects of work
• Providing friendly, professional customer service to participants and staff inside and out of the kitchen
• Ensure the safety of all participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards/policies/procedures and ensuring they are maintained amongst all participants and staff
• Ensure FoodSafe standards are followed at all times
• Making sure weekly and daily cleaning tasks and checklists are completed
• Provide support after meals by washing dishes, cleaning workstations, and packing and storing food safely and efficiently
• Willingness to learn new skills in a fast pace environment
• Other duties as assigned by Food Services Director or 1st cooks as needed

Qualification-you bring:

• Food Safe level 1
• Previous experience in the food service industry preferably a camp environment or equivalent is an asset
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions and allergies
• Ability to stand for a long period of time and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C is an asset
• WHIMIS Certification is an asset
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at .

Application Process-ready to make a difference?

We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!

Internal Applicants: Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself/Talent/Career Centre)

Application Deadline: Until filled

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• If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step.
• If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.

Note: Depending on the role, we may be required to prioritize internal applicants. At YMCA BC, we approach each hiring process individually, recognizing that people bring diverse experiences and strengths. If this opportunity speaks to you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. Your unique background might be just what we’re looking for. And if this role isn’t the right fit, we hope you’ll continue exploring future opportunities with us that align with your skills and aspirations.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.