Kitchen Coordinator - Baysville, ON
15 hours ago
Job description
Kitchen Coordinator, Cairn Family of Camps
Positions Available: 1
Reports to: Food Service Manager
Supports: Prep Cooks
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Kitchen Coordinator assists the Food Service Manager with food service operations for all Cairn programs, including food purchasing, storage, preparation, and service. They are responsible for ensuring that proper health standards are maintained and that all food is healthy, plentiful, and delicious. They assist in providing support and direction to Prep Cooks and ensure that camp offers a safe inclusive environment that encourages self-esteem, stewardship, and servanthood as a kitchen staff team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- All-Staff Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate strong support and commitment to the mission and core values of the Cairn Family of Camps.
- Demonstrate strong support and commitment to serving the campers, staff, families, and all program participants of the Cairn Family of Camps.
- Practice and support the health and safety of all campers, staff, families, and all program participants of the Cairn Family of Camps.
- Complete a year-end report, including a season review, and offering suggestions for future camp seasons.
- Complete additional duties as required.
- Food Service Responsibilities:
- Prepare healthy, delicious meals and snacks that meet the needs of all staff and participants, including specialized menus for individuals with dietary needs.
- Endeavor to minimize food waste through careful planning.
- Assist the Food Service Manager in providing training, direction, and assistance to Prep Cooks.
- Assume the responsibilities of the Food Service Manager when they are not present, including taking the lead in food preparation, time management, and task assignment.
- Assist the Food Service Manager in overseeing and performing daily, weekly, and seasonal cleaning of the kitchen and all kitchen equipment.
- Ensure that all regulations outlined by governing bodies (Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit, Ontario Government, Ontario Camps Association) are met or exceeded.
- Work with the Food Service Manager and Directing Team to establish best practices that ensure that industry standards are maintained, and all risks associated with food preparation and storage are minimized.
- Work with the Food Service Manager and Program Coordinators to incorporate food service into program themes and events.
- Work with the Food Service Manager and Iona Program Coordinator in preparing food and supplies for out-trips.
- Act as a resource for Prep Cooks, Program Coordinators and Counsellors regarding kitchen equipment and food service, providing support, direction, and assistance as required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2 years' previous experience as a camp staff member, with experience in the kitchen or camper care, or equivalent experience in food preparation, service and/or management.
- Personal skills: service-oriented leadership, organization, efficiency, problem-solving ability, adaptability, collaboration, delegation
- Standard First Aid/CPR-C
- Food Handler Certificate, or ability to obtain prior to start of contract
- G-class driver's license recommended
- Clear Police Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Mandated training (including AODA, Workplace Violence & Harassment, Health & Safety Awareness, Child Protection, etc.) is required before or shortly after commencement of work
APPLICATION & CONTACT INFORMATION
Please submit your application, including any supplementary documents, at . Should you have any questions, please contact Robynne Howard, Camp Director, at
The Cairn Family of Camps is committed to employment equity, and supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. All qualified candidates, including candidates from diverse backgrounds, are encouraged to apply. The Cairn Family of Camps is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace. Individuals needing employment accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the camp office.
Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 2.5 months
Pay: $75.00-$90.00 per day
Work Location: In person
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