*This is a seasonal, 10-week contract from June 22 - August 29, 2026*
Canterbury Hills Camp is a vibrant overnight and day camp located in the beautiful Dundas Valley. Each week, we welcome approximately 200 campers aged 6–16 and are supported by a dedicated team of 50 staff. Our commercial kitchen provides three nutritious, home-style meals daily, prepared by our Kitchen Team of seven, led by our experienced Kitchen Manager. We foster a supportive, community-oriented work environment and are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact. If you're excited about helping create exceptional experiences for children and being part of a mission-driven team, we’d love to hear from you. We encourage all candidates to visit our website for a better understanding of who we are and what we do: https://canterburyhillscamp.ca/
Kitchen and Facilities Staff
- Provide healthy and child-friendly meals and snacks that adequately match the appetites and needs of all campers and staff
- Model and uphold a consistently high standard of professionalism, teamwork and hospitality for all kitchen staff, camp leaders and campers;
- Maintain a clean kitchen and camp spaces that adhere to the standards of Public Health and Canterbury Hills requirements.
Our camp kitchen operates Monday through Friday. Kitchen and facilities staff can expect a schedule with 34-36 hours per week, with a variety of the following shifts:
- Opening: Breakfast/lunch prep (~6:30am-2:30pm)
- Lunch prep (~10:00am - 4:30pm)
- Closing: Lunch/dinner prep/clean (~ 10:30am - 7:00pm)
- Housekeeping shift (exact hours TBC)
Duties
- Assist Kitchen Manager and Kitchen Leads with all kitchen operations, including prep-work, cooking, baking, serving and dishwashing;
- One housekeeping shift per week (minimum), including cleaning cabin and dining hall bathrooms, mopping and changing garbages;
- Maintaining a clean kitchen and work area;
- Careful adherence to the our Nut and Food Allergy Policy in all kitchen management and services;
- Some heavy lifting - 25 to 45 lbs.;
- Other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.
Requirements:
- Readiness to work hard and contribute meaningfully to a community-focused environment, and participate in greater camp staff activities;
- Able to work in a fast-paced camp kitchen environment;
- Being a positive and friendly role model to children;
- Experience in food preparation and commercial cleaning, or willingness to learn;
- Police record check with vulnerable sector screening
- Food Handlers Certificate (considered an asset, but not required)
- Available from June 22 to August 29, 2026
- Providing own transportation to and from Canterbury Hills Camp in Dundas Valley (509 Lions Club Rd); Please note that while we are only 850m from the closest bus stop, we are located down a steep, winding road with no pedestrian sidewalks. Candidates should keep this in mind while considering transportation options.
Canterbury Hills Camp is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity within our workplace and greater community. We work to develop a barrier-free selection process and inclusive work environment that is increasingly representative of the communities we live and work in, and where all team members are able to express ideas, opinions and experiences.
Canterbury Hills Camp is affiliated with the Diocese of Niagara, Anglican Church of Canada.
Pay: $17.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- Please list your relevant experience with preparing food / baking / cooking / serving and cleaning.
- What excites you most about the opportunity to work in a summer camp setting?
Work Location: In person
