Food Services Coordinator - Fall Contract

Be the Spark! Join our dynamic Food Services Team, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work!

The Food Services Coordinator works alongside the Food Services Director to lead the kitchen at Camp Pine Crest, supporting and guiding the Food Services Team in preparing meals, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and delivering exceptional service to clients and guests. The role ensures strict adherence to health and safety procedures while fostering collaboration and a positive environment among staff and program teams. It requires the ability to stand for extended periods, work long days, and participate in the communal living environment of the centre.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with the Food Services Director and team to plan, prepare, cook, and serve meals and snacks for Outdoor Centre groups while ensuring food quality, presentation, and timely service meet high standards


• Act as shift lead and designated supervisor in the absence of the Food Services Director


• Provide coaching, support, and guidance to food services team members


• Liaise with the Outdoor Centre Director and program team to meet group expectations


• Deliver friendly, prompt, and professional service to all clients, guests, and staff


• Assist with dishwashing and kitchen maintenance as needed


• Follow and enforce health and safety procedures


• Share responsibility for keeping camp facilities clean, organized, and safe


• Complete kitchen-related administration tasks accurately and on time, including inventory, cleaning checklists, and incident reports


• Support documentation for performance appraisals and other delegated tasks


• Attend and actively participate in all staff training and meetings


• Role model YMCA values, Pine Crest guiding principles, and Ontario Camps Association guidelines


• Perform other duties as assigned

You bring:

• Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification and a valid Food Handler Certificate required for the duration of the contract


• Minimum 1 year of experience supervising staff and 2 years of experience cooking in an institutional kitchen


• HACCP training and experience working with food allergies and dietary restrictions


• Excellent written communication skills


• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with members, staff, and volunteers


• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team to achieve optimal results


• Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to both new and experienced staff


• Skilled in delivering timely, professional, and constructive feedback


• Able to participate actively in a team for organizational effectiveness


• 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 color, 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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