Assistant Food Services Director

Job Overview Assistant Food Services Director – YMCA Camp Pine Crest, Torrance, Ontario. Seasonal Contract starting April 24, 2026, with anticipated 6 days a week schedule. Pay: Daily Rate: $126.00, Weekly Rate: $756.00, based on years of transferrable experience. Location: YMCA Camp Pine Crest, Torrance, Ontario. Transportation to camp is provided at the beginning and end of the summer. Work Hours: 6 days a week, Monday–Sunday. Vacancies: 1. Deadline to Apply: November 30, 2025 at 5:00 pm. Responsibilities Collaborate with the Food Services Director and kitchen team to prepare and serve camp meals efficiently while maintaining quality and a positive environment. Assist with summer staff training alongside the Food Services Director to support the development and growth of team members. Supervise the food services team by providing coaching, guidance, and support to coordinators and all kitchen staff. Assist with managing food orders, inventory, and operations within the assigned budget. Maintain high standards of food safety, ensuring all team members follow proper procedures, camp policies, and regulations. Complete administrative tasks accurately and on time, including kitchen and purchasing paperwork, performance appraisal documentation, and incident reports. Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including washing dishes and sanitizing equipment as needed. Build and sustain positive relationships with campers, staff, volunteers, and families to foster a welcoming environment. Provide appropriate food substitutions for guests with dietary restrictions or cultural needs, ensuring awareness of allergies and safe alternatives. Attend all staff trainings and meetings, arriving on time and actively contributing to team development. Follow and enforce Health & Safety procedures, sharing responsibility with the team to keep facilities clean, organized, and safe for all participants. Act as a positive role model by demonstrating the values of the YMCA, Pine Crest’s guiding principles, YMCA policies and procedures, and Ontario Camps Association standards. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Standard First Aid & “CPR‑C” required by the first day of employment. Food Handler Certificate required by the first day of employment. Minimum 2 years supervising staff, preferably in a kitchen setting. Minimum 2 years of experience in an institutional kitchen. Ability to lead and empower a staff team of young leaders. Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to both inexperienced and seasoned staff. Ability to deliver feedback in a timely, professional, and constructive manner. Demonstrated ability to multi‑task and be adaptable to change. Demonstrated organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team environment and independently to achieve optimal collective results. Well‑developed interpersonal and relationship‑building skills; ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with members, staff, and volunteers. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays required. Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and building a sense of belonging. Certifications Assistance If you are interested in this position and do not possess the necessary certifications and require assistance in attaining them, please indicate in your cover letter. Certain certifications may be eligible for financial assistance through the YMCA of Greater Toronto, or through referral to additional programs outside the YMCA that offer similar support. Eligibility is to be determined on an individual basis. What You Need to Succeed 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. Why Work for the YMCA? The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. Equality & Diversity Statement The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr