Employer: Camp Pathfinder
Position: Camp Cook
Vacancies: 2 – one position may commence earlier due to camp opening date and small group food service in advance of the main season.
Terms of Employment: Full-time / Seasonal / Residential
Location: Algonquin Park, Huntsville, Ontario
Employment Address: Source Lake, Algonquin Park, Algonquin Park, Ontario P1H 2H1
Hours of Work: 40 hours/week
up to 24.5-week duration from May 1 – October 17, 2025, based on 40-hour week – 5 days on, 2 days off
Language: English
Benefits:
● Eligible for room and board
● Eligible for medical coverage
● Performance bonus per contract completion / overall camp financial performance
Salary: $27.00 – $28.13 CAD per hour ($1080.00 – $1,125 CAD per week) depending on experience
Contact: Please send resumes to [email protected] and include “Camp Cook” in the email subject line.
Duties & Qualifications
The Pathfinder Camp Cooks report to the Camp Chef and provide daily meal and baking service. Up to two positions may be available.
Duties:
● Assisting the Camp Chef in daily meal production.
● Managing the kitchen staff and the meal service in the absence of the Camp Chef.
● Responsible for daily baking production.
● Assisting the Camp Chef in managing the day-to-day kitchen operation.
● Maintaining excellent health and hygiene practices and adhering to the camp’s kitchen work and safety policies.
● Ensuring that special diet meals are prepared for campers, staff, and visitors with special needs.
● Ensuring the camp minimizes food waste, and complies with County, Pathfinder and Algonquin Park practices for food and waste handling and cleanliness.
Requirements:
● Secondary school completion required.
● Minimum 2 years’ experience in comparable setting required.
● Prior experience in a children’s summer camp kitchen/food service is preferred.
● Culinary education qualifications or certification preferred.
● Cooking/baking skills for large groups.
● Excellent teamwork skills.
● Cuisine specialties: Canadian, Italian, Mexican, Vegetarian, special diets, etc.
● Ability to work: days, evenings/nights, weekdays and weekends.
● A cover letter, resume, references, personal interview, and criminal background check is required for the successful candidate(s).