About Camp Winston:
Nestled on the picturesque shores of Sparrow Lake in the enchanting Muskoka region of Ontario: Camp Winston stands as a haven for children grappling with intricate neurobiological disorders, necessitating specialized and compassionate care. Offering a respite from their everyday challenges, the camp provides a unique sanctuary where children can forge deep connections, unearth novel experiences, and cultivate essential life skills under the unwavering guidance of the devoted and impassioned Camp Winston staff.
At Camp Winston, the transformative magic unfolds as campers; often for the first time in their lives, feel a profound sense of acceptance, connection, and security. Here, they can engage without the looming specter of rejection or alienation, fostering an environment where each child is welcomed with open arms. The overarching mission of Camp Winston is to empower these exceptional children, laying the foundation for their success.
Discover more about the extraordinary impact of Camp Winston by visiting www.campwinston.com.
Job Description:
As a Breakfast Cook, you will be responsible for feeding our campers and staff the most important meal of the day. You will also be assisting in daily duties to maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment, assisting with special diets and the dietary needs of both our staff and campers along with normal every day meal preparation.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensures compliance with standards of cleanliness and health and safety regulations.
- Ensures compliance with standards for grooming and appearance.
- Prevent the contamination and spoilage of food
- Help to prepare food for each meal period and assure prep is done for the next day
- Help to maintain the cleanliness of dining area
- Ensure all dietary needs are met for both staff and campers
- Spot-checks the accuracy of deliveries to ensure compliance with purchasing and receiving standards
Camp Winston reserves the right to re-assign the duties of an employee at any time to ensure the safety of our campers, teens and staff. Job may include “other duties as assigned.”
Provided Training Opportunities:
- Orientation
- Some on the job training
Qualifications and Experience Considered an Asset:
- A basic understanding and knowledge of cleanliness
- A keen sense of responsibility
- Prior kitchen experience
- Willingness to learn
- Food Handlers Certificate
Location, Hours, Work Environment & Compensation:
- Hours will vary during the time of employment at camp.
- Housing is available on site
- Staff Lounge, Wifi, Staff Parties and Activities to celebrate the team
What We Offer & Our Culture:
- We have a camper first ( Camper Centric) model. We plan our camp with the focus that campers deserve the very best version of camp for themselves.
- We operate the Camp Winston Foundation and its programs with Stability, Accountability, Reliability and Compassion as guiding principles
- We always act in a respectful and effective manner with all people, in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values Camp Winston
- We uphold a high standard of professionalism as outlined in the Code of Conduct
- We pick up the phone, we encourage relationships and understand that much more can be accomplished through conversation and listening
- We respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations and faiths and religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth of individuals, families and communities
- We maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal codes and regulations
- We continually seek growth, optimization and improvement to offer the very best care possible to our campers
Job Types: Seasonal, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10-11 weeks
Pay: From $800.00 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
