Summer Camp Counsellor

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 8332433862
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A full list of the responsibilities is below;

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support lead chef in building and maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment for campers and staff
- Complete the morning recipe preparation
- Help define and reinforce camp rules and expectations
- Execute break time activities, arts and crafts, games and team building exercises, as outlined in the counselor manual, with high energy and enthusiasm
- Lead before camp care and preparations
- Supervise and support campers to ensure their safety and accurate execution of the recipes on hand
- Deliver large group and small group instruction
- Follow and execute daily prep requirements as defined by the lead chef
- Respond and react professionally to all incidents
- Build authentic relationships with campers and their families
- Be a Rooks to Cooks brand ambassador
- Support Kitchen Assistant in the execution of cleanliness standards, as per Company policy
- Ensure campers are well fed and kept hydrated throughout day
- Be able to stand for extended periods
- Other duties as assigned

Required Experience
- 3+ years experience working with children in a professional or summer camp environment
- Passion for food and experience cooking meals
- Some experience using all kitchen tools and knives
- 1+ years of experience working in a summer camp environment
- Current Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) student or graduate (or a related degree) and some experience teaching would be considered an asset
- Work experience in the culinary industry is an asset
- Sensitive, empathetic and sympathetic personality to accommodate all behaviour personalities of our campers
- Organized, detail-oriented and punctual
- Proactive, reliable and safety conscious
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Great sense of humour

Required Qualifications (Will need to be completed by July 19th, 2021):
- A Clear Vulnerable Sectors Screening (police check)
- Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR Certification
- Food Handlers Certificate

Benefits of working for Rooks to Cooks
* Competitive compensation
* Work with Certified Chefs
* Enjoy your day because you’re working with colleagues that have the same energy and motivation that you have
* Rewarding and meaningful work
* Work Regular hours during the day, M-F 8am-4pm
* Weekends and Holidays Off – a bonus in the Summer months!
* Welcoming and family-oriented culture
It`s fun teaching kids to cook
* Celebrate successes in a supportive environment
* Team of passionate and enthusiastic individuals
* Rapidly growing company with opportunities for growth and learning
* We get to eat what we make!

How to Apply:
Please send your cover letter and resume with qualifications and skills to the attention of Chef Julian by Email: [email protected]. Please quote “Summer Camp Counsellor” in the subject line. We thank all applicants, but only those candidates who meet the position requirements will be contacted directly.

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