Camp Kawartha Job Chance

Cook

Rate of Pay :Starting rate of $21.00 per hour

Location : 1010 Birchview Road, Douro-Dummer, ON

Contract Duration :July-August, 2026

Purpose of the Position

- Assists in the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen during each shift
- Assists in the delivery of well-balanced, nutritious, appealing meals and snacks for campers, students, staff and associated program participants.
- Assists in implementing Camp Kawartha’s Food Philosophy
- Works with the Food Services Manager and Head Cook to ensure all Health and Safety Standards for kitchen and kitchen preparation, including those outlined by the Ontario Camping Association and the Public Health Department are fully complied with.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

- Under the guidance of the Food Services Manager, the Kitchen Helper follows a comprehensive menu plan for visiting students, camper and groups. The menu follows Canada Food Guide and OCA standards
- Assists with food preparation, washing dishes, cleaning pots and ensuring the kitchen remains clean and hygienic
- Helps to ensure that the kitchen operates under all applicable food safety standards. Is aware of and follows OCA kitchen and food related guidelines
- Helps to ensure that the kitchen operates under a nut safe environment. Offers alternatives to staff, campers, students, parents, teachers and visitors with food allergies.

Qualifications

- Current food handlers certificate required
- Expierence cooking in a professional setting
- Knowledge of and acute sensitivity the dangerous implications of food allergies




- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of preparing healthy, local and sustainable food for children and adults.
- Willing to adhere to and champion our Food Services philosophy.
- Exhibits initiative and self-direction, solid organizational skills and well developed interpersonal skills

Work Conditions & Physical Capabilities

- Able to work long hours, in a challenging and demanding environment. Work is time centered.
- Is positive, courteous and helpful to all; staff, students, teachers, parents, campers and participants. Encourages a cheerful and supportive environment among all kitchen staff

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

- 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. _

Job Type : Contract Contract length: 8 weeks

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits :

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

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Experience :

- cooking: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

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