Job Posting

Position: Camp Cook
Hiring for the upcoming season: 2 position

Pre-Camp Season:

• • Prepare the kitchen area for season
  • Complete an inventory of all kitchen supplies and equipment
  • Prepare a list of material required for the summer
  • Review the menu for each camp session suitable for the age and dietary needs of the campers
  • Become familiar with kitchen equipment and location of supplies
  • Read and become familiar with ‘Cooking 101’ manual
  • Attend and participate in pre-camp activities (tag day, set up weekend, orientation)

During Camp Season:

• • Responsible for safety in the kitchen and eating area
  • Required to adhere to OCA standards and Food Handler policies (must wear closed toe shoes, hat or head covering, and apron while cooking in the kitchen)
  • Inspect kitchen and dining and surrounding area daily
  • Maintaining kitchen hygiene
  • Maintain order in the food storage supply room and water treatment system
  • Submit daily report to the Camp Director
  • Encourage all campers to participate in planned activities
  • Prepare the pre-planned menu
  • Evaluate and supervise campers on clean up
  • Serving moderate quantity of food (seconds available) coordinate dining hall and assist
  • Food preparation and serving,
  • Keep daily log of all foods served, quantities, number of people served and waste to evaluate quantities prepared match what is required
  • Dispose of all waste, garbage and recycling in main cabin
  • Support duties of Director (as assigned by Director)

End of Season:

• • Submit end of season written report on kitchen activities
  • Submit end of season inventory of kitchen supplies and equipment
  • Make recommendations for future year menus
  • Attend and participate in end of season activities (clean up week – final week of summer)

Daily:

• • Coordinate and participate in daily schedule of activities and chores
  • Assume responsibility for the safety of campers and report all injuries to the Camp Director
  • Participate in nightly campfire program
  • Know where campers are at all times during meals and clean up
  • Ensure main cabin, deck and dining hall are clean and tidy
  • Supervise the refilling of condiment supplies after each meal
  • Ensure food is prepared to meet daily programming schedule
  • Food preparation must begin in an appropriate amount of time before the meal is scheduled to be served
  • Report to the Director any counsellors who are absent or inactive during chores and mealtime
  • Work to ensure all campers are included, safe and comfortable
  • Attend counsellor and staff meeting nightly
  • Bring forth concerns to Camp Directors
  • Participate in all other camp activities

General Duties:

• • Follow camp rules and expectations
  • Serve as a positive role model for campers
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Required Characteristics:

• • Food Handlers Certificate
  • Experience working with children
  • Previous camping skills
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Demonstrated cooking skills – performing skills
  • Demonstrated organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Team player
  • Basic First Aid

Expectations:

• • Participate in the regional tag day program
  • Participate in the pre camp work sessions
  • Participate in the camp orientation program
  • Participate in weekly camp sessions  (Monday-Friday)
  • Participate in camp closure