Summer Food Services Coordinator

Pay within range based on years of transferrable experience

Daily Rate: $118.33 Weekly Rate: $710.00

Location: YMCA Camp Pine Crest, Torrance, Ontario (Transportation to camp is available at the beginning and end of the summer)

Work Hours: Must be available to work 6 days a week between Monday – Sunday, with days off predetermined by supervisor

Employment Type: Seasonal Contract

Number of Vacancies: 3

Anticipated Start Date: June 8, 2026

Deadline to Apply: November 30, 2025 at 5:00pm

Be the Spark Join our dynamic team a YMCA Camp Pine Crest, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work

YMCA Camping and Outdoor Education offers outdoor experiences that foster personal growth and build community. After taking part in our programs, children and youth return home more confident, independent, and with new friendships. YMCA Camp Pine Crest is an overnight camp serving children, families, and organizations through naturally focused programs that embody the mission, vision, and outcomes of the YMCA. Camp Pine Crest is made up of 650 acres of Muskoka wilderness surrounded by 3 interconnected lakes with 8km of shoreline; has over 26km of hiking trails and 7,500 sq. ft. of dock and has 60 buildings.

The Summer Food Services Coordinator oversees the planning, coordination, and delivery of camp meal programs, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and dietary requirements. The role provides leadership and guidance to the food services team, fostering a supportive and high-performing environment. It ensures compliance with food safety, health, and administrative procedures while maintaining efficient day-to-day kitchen operations. The position emphasizes building and sustaining positive relationships with campers, staff, volunteers, families, and community partners.

In this role, you will:

• Plan and coordinate meal programs in collaboration with the Food Services Director, including planning, preparing, and serving camp meals with the kitchen team in an efficient and engaging manner
• Supervise the Food Services team on a day-to-day basis, providing coaching, support, and guidance in collaboration with the Food Services Director
• Manage food substitutions for guests with dietary restrictions and cultural needs, ensuring awareness of allergies and provision of appropriate alternatives
• Ensure administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time, including kitchen paperwork, documentation supporting performance appraisals, and accident/incident forms as required
• Maintain and enforce Health & Safety procedures, including outbreak management guidelines, and ensure the kitchen and camp environment remain clean, organized, and safe for campers, staff, and volunteers
• Maintain a high level of food safety practices, role-modeling standards and ensuring all team members comply with food safety policies and procedures
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings, arriving on time and actively participating to contribute to the development of all staff members
• Build and maintain relationships with campers, staff, volunteers, families, members, and community partners
• Support kitchen operations and maintain cleanliness, including washing dishes and general kitchen upkeep as required
• Act as a positive role model for all participants and staff by 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

You bring:

• Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification and a valid Food Handler Certificate for the duration of the contract
• Minimum of 1 year of experience supervising staff and 2 years of experience cooking in an institutional kitchen
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) knowledge and experience working with food allergies and dietary restrictions are considered assets
• Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to both new and experienced staff
• Skilled in delivering timely, professional, and constructive feedback
• Excellent communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish 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

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. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2025–2030 strategic plan, Greater Together, which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

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.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

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. Learn more about these checks here.

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.

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