Out-Tripping Food Services Coordinator – YMCA of Greater Toronto
Job Details
- Location : YMCA Camp Pine Crest, Torrance, Ontario (Transportation to camp is available at the beginning and end of the summer)
- Work Hours : Must be available to work 6 days a week between Monday – Sunday
- Employment Type : Seasonal Contract
- Number of Vacancies : 1
- Anticipated Start Date : June 8, 2026
- Deadline to Apply : November 30, 2025 at 5 : 00pm
- Pay : Daily Rate $118.31–$125.56; Weekly Rate $709.86–$753.36 (based on years of transferrable experience)
- Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level
- Job function : Management and Manufacturing
- Industry : Non‑profit Organizations
In this role, you will
Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with the Food Services Director and Outdoor Pursuits Coordinator, ensuring trip meals are organized efficiently and delivered in an engaging manner.Support the camp out‑tripping program by coordinating with the Food Services Director and Outdoor Pursuits Coordinator to order, organize, and prepare trip menus and meals.Manage food substitutions for campers with dietary restrictions and cultural needs, ensuring awareness of allergies and providing appropriate alternatives.Ensure Health & Safety procedures, including outbreak management guidelines, are followed and maintained, and promote a clean, organized, and safe environment for campers, staff, and volunteers.Maintain a high level of food safety practices, role‑modeling and ensuring all team members comply with camp policies and procedures.Complete administrative tasks accurately and on time, including all kitchen paperwork, documentation for performance appraisals, and accident / incident forms when required.Attend all staff trainings and meetings, actively participating and contributing to the development of fellow staff members.Maintain a clean kitchen, including washing dishes and supporting general kitchen upkeep as required.Continuously build relationships with members, staff, volunteers, and community partners.Perform other duties as assigned.You bring
Standard First Aid & CPR‑C and Food Handler Certificate required for the duration of the contract.Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) certification and experience working with food allergies and dietary restrictions considered an asset.Minimum 1 year of experience supervising staff and 2 years of experience cooking in an institutional kitchen.Experience preparing food and menus for wilderness trips.Excellent communication skills.Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team to achieve optimal results.Well‑developed interpersonal and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with members, staff, and volunteers.Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to both new and experienced staff.Skilled in delivering timely, professional, and constructive feedback.Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays required.Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging.What you need to succeed
Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values.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.If you are interested in this position and do not possess the necessary certifications and require assistance in attaining them, please indicate in your cover letter. Certain certifications may be eligible for financial assistance through the YMCA of Greater Toronto, or through referral to additional programs outside the YMCA that offer similar support. Eligibility is to be determined on an individual basis.
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.
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.
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.
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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