Primary Duties & Responsibilities The Cook role is responsible for:

- Ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen during each shift.
- Preparing and serving nutritious, appealing meals and snacks for campers, students, staff, and guests.
- Implementing Camp Kawartha's food philosophy and values.
- Working with the Food Services Manager to maintain compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and food handling standards.
- Following established menu plans that align with Canada's Food Guide and Ontario Camps Association (OCA) standards.
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and hygienic kitchen environment.
- Operating within OCA food service guidelines and best practices.
- Managing food allergy accommodations and maintaining a nut-aware workplace.
- Supporting a positive dining experience for all participants.

Qualifications

- Knowledge of and acute sensitivity to the dangerous implications of food allergies
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of preparing healthy, local, and sustainable food for children and adults.
- Willingness to adhere to and champion our Food Services philosophy.
- Exhibits initiative and self-direction, solid organizational skills, and well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Food Handlers qualifications are mandatory, as well as a current Vulnerable Sector Police Check.

Work Conditions & Physical Capabilities

- Able to work extensive hours in a challenging and demanding environment.
- Work is time-centered, and mealtimes must be met.
- Is always positive, courteous, and helpful to all -- staff, students, teachers, parents, campers, and other guests.




- Encourages a cheerful and supportive environment among all kitchen staff.

Interested applicants should email a brief cover letter and resume to [email protected] as soon as possible. Thank you to all those who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Camp Kawartha is committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. The Camp will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant's accessibility needs.

Camp Kawartha is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the diversity of our camp community including differences in race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity. We welcome candidates representing such diversity.

Located on 185 acres of land, nested in the heart of the Kawartha’s, with straw bale buildings, lakefront and 6.3 kilometers of beautiful hiking trials, Camp Kawartha is a magical place to work. As a not-for-profit charity, Camp Kawartha creates a warm and nurturing community that helps children discover the best in themselves, while they learn to appreciate and value the natural world around them. Learn more at www.campkawartha.ca

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Douro-Dummer, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Cook/Prep Cook (Douro-Dummer)
🏢 Camp Kawartha
📍 Douro-Dummer