CAMP COOK
How to apply
1. Please apply online, https://www.parks.on.ca/about/careers/.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed above. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job.
4. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
5. Every external candidate must identify their prior employment in the Ontario Public Service including positions, dates of employment and any re-employment restrictions.
REMEMBER: THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026.
WE THANK ALL CANDIDATES FOR APPLYING, BUT ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR FURTHER SCREENING OR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is committed to employment equity. We welcome applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We will make appropriate accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities. To obtain a copy of this posting in an alternative format or to request any accommodation please contact us directly through Human Resources at 1-800-437-2233, ext. 1401. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be addressed confidentially.
Job Zone d’emploi does not take responsibility for the terms and conditions of the posted job.
Position Details
Job Overview
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
• Develop and coordinate weekly food schedules and safely plan, prepare, cook and serve meals appropriate to the children and youth summer camps at Upper Canada Village.
• Order and pick up food and necessary supplies.
• Ensure all menu guidelines and health regulations are adhered to in the kitchen and dining hall.
• Support Upper Canada Village programming, customer service and revenue initiatives.
• Act to ensure the safety of camp participants and staff and protect the resources of the site.
Required Skills/Experience
How do I qualify?
MANDATORY:
• Valid Food Handler certification or ability to obtain one.
• Valid Emergency First Aid Certificate or the ability to obtain one.
• Valid Class “G” Driver’s License.
• Conditional upon successful candidate being granted the required security clearance for the position (Vulnerable Service Sector check).
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
You have:
• The ability to manage kitchen operations: plan, prepare, cook and serve healthy meals and snacks for large groups (30 or more); maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment; and provide training and mentoring to other staff.
• Experience working with children and youth in a residential camp setting, or school cafeteria, or day care kitchen facility.
• An understanding and knowledge of the safety, sanitation and safe food handling practices to operate equipment and maintain food preparation and eating areas in clean condition.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act to ensure the safety of campers and staff, reporting immediately any potential hazards or needed repairs.
COMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS
You have:
• Strong oral and written communication skills to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions and have strong communication skills to give instructions to a team of camp counsellors and lead in children’s programming, provide information to supervisor regarding any issues, and respond to customer inquiries.
ORGANIZATIONAL AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
You have:
• Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills to create menus, following the Ontario Health Unit’s recommendations and guidelines, and purchase and pick up food in a time and cost-efficient manner.
OTHER SKILLS
You have:
• The ability to work in a team environment with minimum supervision.
• The physical ability to carry out the functions of the position.
Benefits
WHY WORK FOR THE ST. LAWRENCE PARKS COMMISSION?
• Belong to one of the largest employers in Ontario, the Ontario Public Service, and open the door to a diverse range of career opportunities throughout the province
• Supportive team environment
• Staff discounts
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Option to join an excellent pension plan
• Option to purchase benefits
• Percentage paid in lieu of vacation and statutory holidays
• Percentage paid in lieu of benefits
How to Apply
1. Please apply online, https://www.parks.on.ca/about/careers/.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed above. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job.
4. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
5. Every external candidate must identify their prior employment in the Ontario Public Service including positions, dates of employment and any re-employment restrictions.
REMEMBER: THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026.
WE THANK ALL CANDIDATES FOR APPLYING, BUT ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR FURTHER SCREENING OR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is committed to employment equity. We welcome applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We will make appropriate accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities. To obtain a copy of this posting in an alternative format or to request any accommodation please contact us directly through Human Resources at 1-800-437-2233, ext. 1401. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be addressed confidentially.
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