Cook

About the Position

Easter Seals Camp Horizon, located in the beautiful Kananaskis area near Bragg Creek, AB, specializes in an accessible and inclusive summer camp experience for individuals with disabilities. We offer programs such as white water rafting, rock climbing, camping, arts and crafts, leadership training and much, much, more!  Easter Seals fosters a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued to reflect the people we serve.

The Cook, with assistance from the rest of the kitchen staff team, is responsible for preparing healthy meals for staff and campers. The Cook is responsible for helping the Head Chef with the daily operations of the Camp Horizon kitchen. This position requires someone with maturity, patience, and creativity.

 If an opportunity to work in the beautiful Kananaskis for the summer with a diverse and fun group of people, making a significant impact in the lives of the people we serve, appeals to you, we would love to hear from you.

 What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare meals for groups of 20-120.
• Prepare food for groups with a variety of allergies and intolerances.
• Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.
• Keeping accurate inventory.
• Preventative and ongoing kitchen maintenance and cleaning.
• Assisting with set up and take down of meal services.
• Responsible for group and personal dishwashing.

Qualifications

• Advanced Safe Food Handlers certificate or ability to receive prior to starting.
• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-2 years in the food service industry.
• Experience in Catering considered an asset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in a gluten free kitchen.
• Working in a camp environment considered an asset
• WHMIS Certificate considered an asset.
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C considered an asset.  
• Experience with modified textures consider an asset.

Working Conditions

• 5 days a week 8hr days with the occasional weekend.
• Contract dates: Approximately April 10 - August 26th, 2023

What We Can Offer You

• Lodging in shared staff cabins all summer in beautiful Kananaskis Country.
• 3 healthy prepared meals each day while groups are onsite.
  
• An unforgettable experience working with an amazing team from around the world.

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory completion of a police and vulnerable sector check

About the Company

Easter Seals Alberta
103, 811 Manning Road NE
Calgary, Alberta T2E 7L4

Company Contact

Janice Richardson
hr@easterseals.ab.ca
Preferred Contact: https://eastersealsalberta.easyapply.co

Documents to be Forwarded

• Resume