Food Services Team Member - Spring Contract

Be the Spark!Join our dynamic team at 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 located on 650 acres in Muskoka, Ontario. The facility operates year-round with a large overnight summer camp program, summer day camp programs, growing winter programs and busy spring and fall Outdoor Centre seasons.

Kitchen staff are required to work as a team. Together they operate our dining hall, providing three meals a day to everyone staying on-site. All staff will play an important role of planning, preparing and presenting the meals for Outdoor Centre clients. Staff are responsible for maintaining a clean and healthy kitchen in accordance with the Ministry of Health. Kitchen staff will also be responsible for working with the program team to ensure a relationship of open communication within the camp. All kitchen staff are supported and supervised by Food Services Director. The Food Services Team is diligent in working with campers and families who have allergies and dietary restrictions, making sure that all campers havedelicious and nutritious food throughout their stay at camp. Food Service Team members have a lovefor food, working closely with others and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires the applicant to be physically active and on their feet for extended periods of time; working longer days; and communal living.

In this role, you will:

• Continuously builds relationships with members, staff, volunteers and community partners

• Under the supervision of the Food Services Director, prepare meals for Outdoor Centre clients and staff, including 3 meals daily, sauces, dressings, salad bar, baked goods and snacks

• Understand and work with a variety of participant dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, celiac, halal, dairy allergies, etc

• Understand the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with participants, volunteers, donors and staff

• 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:

• Current Standard First Aid and CPR “C” required
• Food Safe certification required
• Experience in cook/hospitality role is an asset
• Experience working with food allergies and dietary restrictions an asset
• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset
• Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays required. Average working week is 5 paid days
• Ability to work effectively with others as well as 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
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• 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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