Position Description

Role 

Teen Ranch is a year-round, non-denominational Christian sports camp located just outside of Orangeville, Ontario. During the summer, we run high-energy camp programs feeding 150–200 people three meals a day. Throughout the rest of the year, we host guest groups including church retreats, school programs, hockey teams, and business events.

We are seeking a dedicated and flexible Cook to join our kitchen team in a permanent, year-round position. This role is a key part of delivering excellent food service to our guests, campers, and staff.

Schedule and Hours

• Full-time (35–40 hrs/week) during summer camp and peak seasons
• Reduced hours during quieter months (November–March)
• Most common shift during camp: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Requirements 

• Fully aligned with the mission statement of Teen Ranch
• Maintains and models a spiritually thriving relationship with God and a passion for Jesus
• Energetic, teachable, and able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible with scheduling, including weekends, and open to reduced hours during the off-season
• A multi-tasker who performs well under pressure 
• Experience supervising others is an asset
• Experience in cooking and/or baking in a professional or camp kitchen setting is an asset

Responsibilities 

• Work as part of a kitchen team to prepare and serve well-balanced, nutritious, and delicious meals to all our guests
• Prep, bake, and assist with the preparation of meals for groups ranging from 20 to 200
• Independently lead and execute some meals
• Help with general kitchen responsibilities: dishwashing, cleaning, dining room duties
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and food safety

What We Offer

You will be part of a staff family whose aim is to love Christ and radiate His love to one another and the guests and campers that God brings our way. Our prayer is that by doing so, God can use us to earn the right to share our faith in Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord with others. You will be trained and set up for success so that together we can serve God with excellence. 

Satisfactory passing of a vulnerable sector check will be required of any successful candidate for this position. 

If you are interested in this role, please email staff@teenranch.com with your resume or fill out a staff information form on our website