Prep Cook

YMCA of Greater Toronto

32d • $104 - $110 • Onsite

About The Position

Prep Cooks play a key role in planning, preparing, and presenting meals for
campers and staff, ensuring all dietary needs and food safety standards are met.
Based out of the main dining hall (Kekindewin) or Winter Lodge, Prep Cooks
prepare three meals daily, along with snacks, while supporting a variety of
kitchen tasks such as meal prep, baking, dietary meal preparation in the absence
of the Dietary Cook, refreshing the salad bar, and assisting with meal service.
The role involves maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
in accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines.

Requirements

• Standard First Aid & CPR-C and Food Handler Certificate required by the first day of employment and valid until at least the last day of the contract
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and adapt to change
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with members, staff, and volunteers
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment to achieve collective goals
• 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

• Experience in an institutional kitchen considered an asset
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) knowledge considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve camp meals with the kitchen team in a fun, safe, and efficient manner
• Maintain a high level of food safety practices by modeling and ensuring compliance with camp policies, procedures, and health regulations
• Ensure Health and Safety procedures, including outbreak management guidelines, are followed and maintained, and share responsibility with staff for keeping the kitchen clean, organized, and safe for campers, staff, and volunteers
• Understand and accommodate a variety of participant dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, celiac, halal, and dairy allergies
• Support kitchen cleanliness by washing dishes and maintaining an organized workspace
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings, arrive on time, actively participate, and contribute to the development of the team
• Build and maintain relationships with members, staff, volunteers, and community partners
• Act as a positive role model for participants and staff by demonstrating the values of the YMCA, following Pine Crest’s guiding principles, YMCA policies, and Ontario Camps Association guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees