Food Services Team Member - Fall Contract

YMCA of Greater Toronto•Torrance, ON

6d•CA$142•Onsite

About The Position

Be the Spark! Join our dynamic Food Services Team, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work! The Food Services Team Member contributes to the preparation of meals for Outdoor Centre groups while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and equipment. The role emphasizes collaboration with colleagues, volunteers, and participants to foster a positive and welcoming atmosphere throughout the centre. It requires providing excellent customer service while strictly following health and safety procedures. The position involves standing for long periods, working full days, and actively participating in the communal living environment.

Requirements

Food Handler Certificate required by the first day of employment and valid until at least the last day of your contract or equivalent experience
Standard First Aid & “CPR-C” required by the first day of employment and valid until at least the last day of your contract
Minimum 1 year of experience in an institutional kitchen
Excellent written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and adapt to change
Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills; able to build rapport and communicate effectively with members, staff, and volunteers
Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and building a sense of belonging

Nice To Haves

Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Responsibilities

Support the Food Services Coordinator and/or Food Services Director in the preparation, cooking, and serving of all meals and snacks
Provide friendly and prompt customer service to all clients and guests
Assist in meeting special dietary accommodations, including vegetarian, vegan, celiac, halal, and allergy-related needs
Ensure a high standard of quality, cleanliness, and safety in all food preparation
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including washing dishes and sanitizing equipment as required
Follow and role model food safety practices, camp policies, and procedures
Build positive relationships with members, staff, volunteers, and community partners
Attend all staff trainings and meetings, arriving on time and actively participating in team development
Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed and maintained
Share responsibility with the team for keeping camp facilities clean, organized, and safe for campers, staff, and volunteers
Act as a positive role model, embodying the values of the YMCA, Pine Crest’s guiding principles, YMCA policies and procedures, and Ontario Camps Association guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned