Kitchen Assistant

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Kitchen Assistant

Camp Menesetung – Who We Are: Overnight Camp, Day Camp, Outdoor Ed. Centre on the shore of Lake Huron – just north of Goderich, Ontario.

Camp Menesetung (30 staff, 70-100 campers/week) is a non-profit charity that seeks to lead the way in creating inclusive, healthy, and sustainable community through the Spirit of outdoor adventure. Camp Menesetung is affiliated with the United Church of Canada and we welcome and celebrate staff and campers of all faith and non-faith backgrounds.

Camp Menesetung is committed to valuing the good work that our staff do, we are thrilled to report that we achieved over 200% summer staff salary increase from 2017-2026. A word of caution and encouragement: this is a job that, if you are ready for it, has the potential to be one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of your life; this is a job that will change lives – yours and your campers. Choosing this job is a choice to challenge yourself to become a better person. Are you ready?

Required Qualifications: Age: 17+, Standard First Aid/CPR-C (by July 2026), clean vulnerable sector police check (for those 18+ only).

Salary: Dependent on experience and certifications, between $433.50-$630/week + Room&Board

Employment Dates: June 28th-August 22nd, 2026, living on site Sunday (12pm) – Friday (following closing approx. 9pm); shorter term contracts available with prior discussion.

Responsibilities: The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for assisting in preparation of meals at Camp, for preparing and serving snacks, and for keeping the kitchen clean during food preparation times, especially during and after meal service. The Kitchen Assistant may be involved in other camp activities but their primary responsibility is to the food and the kitchen. This position reports to the Head Cook and the Camp Coordinator. Please see the on our website for further details.