Cook

1 week ago

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Tim Hortons Foundation Camps Full time
Tim Hortons Foundation Camps help youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential through multi-year, overnight camp experiences.

Whether at camp or back home in their communities between visits—our youth work to build social, emotional, leadership and innovation skills and behaviours like volunteerism and motivation to learn so they become civically and academically engaged, and successfully transition to adulthood.


At Tims Camps, we are catalysts for good - helping our youth participants and teammates be the best they can be, developing personal and career growth.

We empower young people with skills to open doors to their future. That is our North Star and, together, we help shape leaders that build stronger communities.

Job Summary
Reporting to the Food Service Manager, the Cook prepares and cooks meals for campers and guests at camp. The Cook also provides leadership in the kitchen when the Food Service Manager is absent.

Work Location
This role will be based onsite at our Tim Horton Onondaga Farms location in St. George, ON.

Contract Length

3 contract timelines available:

  • March 25, October 31, position available)
  • May October 31, position available)
  • June 3, August 19, position available)

Salary Range
$ $22.00 per hour based on experience.

What would you be doing?

  • Enhance the experience of the Foundation's campers and guests by providing high quality, nutritious meals and ensuring high quality and safety of food products in all stages of production
  • Prepare, season, and cook nutritious balanced foods using gas, electric and steam powered commercial kitchen equipment such as soups, salads, meats, fish, vegetables, desserts, sauces, and casseroles
  • Ensure meals are attractive, the correct temperature, and portion size and served in a timely manner according to the camp schedule. Maintain a clean and organized workplace.
  • Study menus and understand the camp schedule to be able to plan and prepare proper amounts of food for a fluctuating level of campers.
  • Knowledge of special dietary requirements including but not limited to, vegan, vegetarian, carb count, celiac, allergies and anaphylaxis. With skills to be able to create these meals safely, with creativity to meet the nutritional needs of the campers
  • Assist in receiving deliveries, ensuring all supplies are checked for quality, labeled, stored, and rotated properly following the FIFO method
  • Ensure the completion of required documentation, such as daily meal temperature sheet, daily fridge and freezer temperature and daily task list
  • Serve and assist in the service of meals in back and front of the house. Meals can be served family style, cafeteria style, or to go.
  • Supervise and give direction to Prep Cook and Food Service Assistant when needed.
  • Ensure that health and safety, sanitation and "Serve Safe" standards are followed. Identify, address and/or report hazards to the Food Service Manager.
  • Find opportunities to positively interact with our campers and guests
  • Contribute to a supportive and positive work environment by modelling inclusivity, dependability, and team cohesiveness

Does this sound like you?
years of training in commercial food preparation

  • Solid knowledge of standards in food preparation, serving and other kitchen procedures
  • Experience cooking for large groups
  • Solid arithmetic skills and ability to memorize details
  • Time management, problem solving and organizational skills
  • Food Safety Certification is considered an asset
  • Clear criminal background check and/or vulnerable sector search, if applicable
  • Legally eligible to work in Canada
  • Able to work on your feet for 8 hours a day

Benefits of working with us

  • Uniform and footwear allowance provided by the camp
  • Shared accommodations available at most camp locations
  • Coffee, tea, and meals provided while working
  • Role specific training provided if needed

Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion


Tim Hortons Foundation Camps (THFC) is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment, and seek talent with diversity of life experiences and perspectives.

We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases.

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