Summer Camp Cook

Job Responsibility:

Lambton Centre is URGENTLY seeking a Head Cook to manage the summer camp kitchen. Join our team for a summer adventure. Develop your culinary and leadership skills as you work with our counsellors and kitchen staff to provide nourishing and creative meals for excited campers.

This position offers a unique opportunity to learn and develop leadership skills, organizational skills, communication skills, time management skills, menu planning for special diet needs as well as fun, kid-friendly meals. Working with our summer camp staff will also develop team-building skills and problem-solving skills. As the head cook, you will learn how to source and purchase food within a budget.

This is a contract full-time position. The position will run through July and August . The incumbent will be responsible to ensure that all campers and staff are provided healthy nourishing food while staying at summer camp. The cook's responsibilities include all aspects of maintaining the kitchen as well as pantries, fridges and freezers.

Overview of Key Position Responsibilities:

• Provide meals and snacks for summer camp staff and campers.
• This position is accountable to the Summer Camp Director
• To carry out the policies and directives set forth by the Board of Directors as well as the Ontario Camping Association and United Church of Canada Camping Association and the Public Health Department.
• To adhere to all food inspection expectations and ensure that Lambton Centre meets DineSafe regulations
• To attend all inspections with the Executive Director or designate
• To create a menu that is satisfying to children and youth of all ages, as well as the Canada Food Guide
• To ensure timely serving of food for all meals and snacks
• To ensure the cleanliness of kitchen counters, appliances, and dishes.
• To maintain stock and inventory and receive shipments
• To work within a budget
• To remove garbage and recycling after every meal
• To provide direction to any support staff as required
• Accommodations are available throughout the summer.

Qualifications/Education/Competencies/Experience

• Some post-secondary education is considered an asset
• Experience, Creativity, and Enjoyment of food preparation
• Food Handlers Course Certificate required
• Requires a Vulnerable Persons Records Screening
• First Aid / CPR Certificate

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, SeasonalContract length: 11 weeks

Pay: $700.00 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lambton Shores, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person