Prep Cook - Winter/Spring 2027

About the role

Muskoka Woods, a Christian youth development organization on the shores of Lake Rosseau, runs summer camps, school trips, group retreats and leadership programs for over 25,000 guests each year. Its Schools & Retreats team prepares meals for staff and guests, including the yogurt and salad buffets, from September to June. The Prep Cook works alongside the cooks, with shifts varying through the week, typically early morning to evening (for example 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM or 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM).

Key responsibilities

• Receive inventory, chop vegetables, pan food, slice lunch meat, wrap sandwiches, deep fry, grill and BBQ.
• Keep the kitchen clean: sweep, mop, take out the trash, wash dishes, wipe down surfaces and sanitize workstations and food prep areas.
• Attend all staff meetings, including Cadence and Small Group, and work in other areas such as program, dishwashing, housekeeping, grounds keeping, snow removal and office coverage.
• Live on property in Rosseau, Ontario for the duration of the contract and stay in shared staff accommodation.

Required profile

• Personal values matching the organization's core values, including a passion for working with children and youth.
• Strong work ethic, customer service mindset, team player, positive attitude and willingness to work early morning shifts.
• Willingness to perform manual labour such as unloading inventory, cleaning and mopping.
• Experience and a desire to work in the kitchen industry preferred.
• Able to lift and carry 10-30 lbs, work 7-9 hours at a time, and stoop, bend and crouch.

What we offer

• $220 per week plus room and board.
• Contract from January 3 to June 20, 2027.

Applications are made online through the organization's application process, where you create an account.