Head Cook — Camp Opemikon

Do you want to be part of creating amazing outdoor adventures for youth? At Scouts Canada our mission is “to help develop well-rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world” by enabling youth to participate in amazing outdoor adventures. We need passionate individuals who share in our mission by helping lead our summer camp programs.

JOB SUMMARY

The Head Cook is responsible for the daily operation of the camp’s kitchen and dining hall. Makes certain the menu is nutritious and appropriate for campers and staff taking part in outdoor activities and meals are served on time. Maintains a proper food inventory and places food orders on time. Instruct, trains, and leads the kitchen staff as well as properly delegating tasks when needed.

LOCATION: 530 Hanna Rd, Maberly, ON K0H 2B0

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all aspects of food service for the camp
• Supervise and coordinate the kitchen staff, providing training and coaching
• Prepare meal plans for the upcoming week
• Ensure cleanliness of food preparation and delivery areas
• Follow health department regulations pertaining to safe food practice
• Responsible for rotating stock when new orders are checked in
• Places food orders in accordance with budget and in a timely manner
• Check in all food/supply orders
• Prepares all meals on time as scheduled or assigned by the summer camp director
• Knowledge of food allergies and food-related diseases, and the ingredients that may cause the allergy/disease

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum two years of successful experience as head cook
• Experience cooking and serving large groups
• Ability managing kitchen staff
• Ability to modify meals for special dietary needs

If you feel you would be a great addition to the Camp Opemikon Staff team, please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking here by  March 15, 2024. 

Note: This is a Canada Summer Jobs Grant position and as such, requires all grant funded employees to fall between the ages of 16 and 30.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We will be reviewing resumes as they are submitted.

Scouts Canada is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace and in our recruitment processes. We encourage applications from members of all racialized groups, gender identities and sexual orientations, Indigenous persons and, persons with disabilities.

Accessibility and Accommodation: Scouts Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Accommodation requests should be made in advance to HR at humanresources@scouts.ca Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.