Camp Cook

Job Posting

Camp Cook

Terms of Employment: Full-time / Seasonal
1 position from June 7th – September 30th, 2027
2 positions from June 14th – September 30, 2027

Existing Vacancies: 3
Location: Huntsville, OntarioHours of Work: 30-40 hours per week over 6 days
Language: English

Benefits:

• Eligible for free food
• Eligible for room and board on site
• Eligible for emergency medical coverage
• Eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses
• Eligible for performance-based bonus

Duties:

• Preparing food according to instructions that include washing and cutting
• Delivering meals in a timely manner
• Accommodating campers and staff with special dietary needs
• Verifying that food meets requirements for quality and quantity
• Re-heating prepared foods
• Ensuring sanitary cooking conditions and appropriate safe food handling
• Monitoring kitchen equipment
• Cleaning the kitchen, which can include dishwashing and cleaning equipment and surfaces
• Maintaining and following all Ontario Camps Association standards and all Health and Safety Standards and local by-laws
• Providing continuous support and guidance to the food service team
• Providing continuous feedback on improvement initiatives
• Setting a good example for campers and others regarding cleanliness, punctuality, sharing in clean up chores, sportsmanship
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 3+ years of previous food service experience
• Experience with food service for large groups
• Experience working at a children’s summer camp is strongly preferred
• Completion of secondary school
• Completion of college or other program in cooking or food safety
• Strong organizational skills
• Successful completion of a criminal background check
• Good character, integrity, adaptability, enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control

Accommodations: The Cooks live on site at Camp Winnebagoe. Successful candidates are expected to agree to a Code of Conduct and must complete a Health Information form. All staff are expected to support and uphold the philosophy and spirit of Camp Winnebagoe.

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