About us:
Camp Kintail is a year-round summer camp and retreat centre located along the scenic shores of Lake Huron, just 20 minutes north of Goderich. Our property welcomes guests for retreats, summer camp programs, and special events, including weddings. As part of our team, you will play an important role in supporting Kintail’s continued growth and helping us provide a welcoming, high-quality experience for all who visit. We value team members who bring care, initiative, and pride to their work.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a dependable, enthusiastic Lead Cook to join our team at Camp Kintail. In this role, you will help prepare meals and snacks, assist with special diets, and support the Kitchen Manager in creating delicious, memorable experiences for our campers and guests. The position requires a strong work ethic, flexibility, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative kitchen team. This role is in person and includes weekday and weekend shifts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Kitchen Manager in the preparation of all meals and snacks.
- Prepare and care for special diets, including vegetarian, vegan, allergies, gluten-free, lactose-free, and halal options as required.
- Maintain the service in accordance with all laws, ordinances, regulations, and rules of the local health unit and the standards of safety and health established by Camp Kintail.
- Follow adequate standards of cleanliness and sanitation in food handling, food storage, and food service.
- Ensure that all kitchen dishes are washed after each meal.
- Work closely with the Kitchen Manager and Executive Director in creating theme meals.
- Work closely with the Kitchen Manager and Executive Director in the preparation of food supplies for all Outdoor Adventure camps.
- Attend regular staff meetings.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Kitchen Manager with generosity and team spirit.
- Participate fully as a staff member and by word and deed encourage a faithful Christian witness.
Qualifications:
- Interest in food service and preparation.
- An education in culinary arts or relevant experience in culinary management.
- A current SAFE Food Handler certificate.
- A willingness to work in a team environment.
- Flexibility and a sense of fun!
- A personal living faith.
- Standard First Aid with CPR “C”.
Compensation & Terms:
- Salary offered will be dependent on qualifications and experience.
- The Camp Kintail kitchen runs seven days a week, three meals a day. This position would be for five days a week, with days off dependent on the schedule. This includes working both weekday and weekends based on group bookings.
- Work in a dynamic environment serving summer camps, adult groups, weddings, and more. These are all quantity cooking experience.
- Work with a Red Seal Chef.
Commitment to Equitable Employment
Camp Kintail is an equitable employer. We are working to remove barriers to employment for people who are underrepresented in the workplace, particularly in the outdoor industry- Black people, Indigenous people, people of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and newcomers to Canada. We recognize the inherent value and dignity of each person who works at Camp Kintail, and our goal is to ensure that all people have open access to employment opportunities here.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
