Cmp Prep Cooks

Be the Spark! Join our dynamic team a YMCA Camp Pine Crest, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work!

YMCA Camping and Outdoor Education offers outdoor experiences that foster personal growth and build community. After taking part in our programs, children and youth return home more confident, independent, and with new friendships. YMCA Camp Pine Crest is an overnight camp serving children, families, and organizations through naturally focussed programs that embody the mission, vision, and outcomes of the YMCA. Camp Pine Crest is made up of 650 acres of Muskoka wilderness surrounded by 3 interconnected lakes with 8km of shoreline; has over 26km of hiking trails and 7,500 sq. ft. of dock, and has 60 buildings.

Prep Cooks play an important role in planning, preparing, and presenting meals for the entire camp. Prep Cooks will mainly be based out of the main dining hall (Kekindewin) throughout the summer, preparing 3 meals daily for campers and staff. Prep cooks will work a specific station each day. Stations consist of Baking, Dietary Prep, Salad bar, Serving etc. They are also responsible for maintaining a clean and healthy kitchen in accordance with the Ministry of Health.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare and serve camp meals with the kitchen team in a fun and efficient way.
• Maintain a high level of food safety practices; role modeling and ensuring all team members are following food safety practices, and camp policies and procedures
• Support with maintaining a clean kitchen; including washing dishes as required
• Continuously builds relationships with members, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Understand and work with a variety of participant dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, celiac, halal, dairy allergies, etc.
• Responsible for attending all staff trainings and meetings; showing up on time, and actively participating contributing to the development of all staff members
• Ensure Health & Safety procedure, including outbreak management guidelines, are being followed and maintained; and shares with the staff team the duties of ensuring is clean, organized and safe to ensure the health & safety of all camper, staff and volunteers
• Act as a positive role model for all participants and fellow staff through embodying the values of the YMCA, Pine Crest’s guiding principles, YMCA policies and procedure, and Ontario Camps Association guidelines
• Continuously builds relationships with members, staff, volunteers and community partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned

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

You bring:

• Standard First Aid & CPR-C, and Food Handler Certificate required by the first day of employment and valid until at least the last day of your contract
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) considered an asset
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada and be authorized to work full time hours (37.5 hours per week)
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and be adaptable to change
• Demonstrated organizational skills and detailed oriented
• Excellent and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team environment and independently to achieve optimal collective results
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
• Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to both inexperienced and seasoned staff
• Ability to deliver feedback in a timely, professional, and constructive manner
• Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays required
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

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. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, Ignite the Light, which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

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.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

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. Learn more about these checks here.

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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