Kitchen Manager

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario • Spanish, ON

24d • CA$19 - CA$22 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is seeking a Kitchen Manager to join their team at the John Island Camp location near Spanish, ON. This is a Full-time Contract position. The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for overseeing all kitchen and dish pit operations under the leadership of the Camp Director. This includes managing and evaluating kitchen staff, supporting food preparation and meal service, planning menus, maintaining inventory, ordering food, ensuring compliance with health, food safety, and cleanliness standards, and accommodating dietary restrictions and allergies for campers, clients, and staff. This job posting is for the creation of an applicant pool and is not intended to fill a current vacancy at this time.

Requirements

• Working towards or holding a college diploma in Food Service Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field (for education completed outside of Canada, a WES evaluation is required)
• Experience catering for large groups (up to 200 people), preferably in a camp or residential setting
• Supervisory experience in kitchen or food service management
• Current Safe Food Handler Certificate
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification
• Current and satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

Nice To Haves

• Bilingualism in both official languages is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate kitchen staff, providing guidance, training, and ongoing support
• Support food preparation and meal service, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery
• Plan menus, maintain inventory, and order food as needed
• Oversee cleanliness and organization of all food service areas
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, OCA, and CQRP standards related to food service operations
• Accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies for campers, clients, and staff
• Schedule kitchen staff
• Assist with food preparation
• Plan and coordinate food service requirements for Outtrips
• Manage the food service budget

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership + 10% off family membership
• Paid personal/sick days
• Employee & Family Assistance Program with counselling, coaching, legal + financial supports
• Mileage reimbursement
• Team events + staff recognition
• Learning & development opportunities
• Explore different YMCA roles and career paths

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree