Out-Tripping Food Services Coordinator

Be the Spark! Join our dynamic team at 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 Out-Tripping Food Services Coordinator coordinates food preparation and packing for camper trips and supports camp kitchen operations. The position works with the Kitchen and Out-Tripping teams to provide nutritious meals that accommodate allergies, dietary restrictions, and cultural needs while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and established health and safety procedures. The role also provides guidance to designated camp staff involved in trip food preparation and delivery.

In this role, you will:

• Plan, order, organize, prepare, dehydrate, and pack trip menus and meals in collaboration with the Food Services Director and Outdoor Pursuits Coordinator.
• Manage food substitutions for campers with allergies, dietary restrictions, and cultural needs, and provide appropriate alternatives.
• Provide guidance to Trainers, Counsellors, MACKs, and Trippers involved in trip food preparation and delivery under the direction of the Food Services Director.
• Ensure health and safety procedures, including outbreak management guidelines, are followed and maintained, and promote a clean, organized, and safe environment for campers, staff, and volunteers.
• Maintain food safety practices and support team compliance with camp policies and procedures.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment, including washing dishes and supporting general kitchen upkeep as required.
• Complete kitchen paperwork and required documentation accurately and on time, including performance appraisal documentation and accident and incident forms.
• Attend staff training and meetings and contribute to the development of fellow staff members.
• Build relationships with members, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You bring:

• First Aid and CPR certification that meets Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board requirements and YMCA policies.
• Food Handler Certificate required for the duration of the contract.
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) certification and experience working with food allergies and dietary restrictions are considered assets.
• Minimum one year of experience supervising staff and two years of experience cooking in an institutional kitchen.
• Experience preparing food and menus for wilderness trips.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team to achieve optimal results.
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with members, staff, and volunteers.
• Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to new and experienced staff.
• Ability to deliver timely, professional, and constructive feedback.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; lift and carry up to 25 kg (55lbs); and bend, reach, kneel, push, and pull as required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays, is required.
• 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.
• A commitment to uphold strong, safeguarding practices that protect the safety, well-being, inclusion of children, and youth.
• 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.

Check out the next steps in our recruitment process and see what others are saying about working at the YMCA.