Kitchen Porter (Overnight Summer Camp)

at  Camp Misquah

PORTER

Title: Kitchen Porter Location: Gracefield, QuebecWork Term: June 1st - August 25th 2025Salary: $2,728.00, room and board

DESCRIPTION:

Camp Misquah is looking for dedicated and responsible porters for our summer camp. Porters are expected to maintain open lines of communication and work in a cooperative manner with other camp staff in fulfilling roles and duties. Responsibilities include: maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen, kitchen equipment and supplies along with the other kitchen staff. Reports directly to the Head Cook and Assistant Cook.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to provide a clear Vulnerable sector police record check
• Standard First Aid + CPR are assets
• Food Safety Certificate must be obtained
• Will be trained on camp and kitchen procedures.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Proven work ethic - able to consistently apply Misquah’s core values (respect, inclusiveness, safety and caring) to their day-to-day responsibilities
• Strong creativity and problem solving skills, flexible and able to adapt activities to meet specific camper needs
• Strong communication and team working skills
• Experience working in a commercial or large scale kitchen is an asset
• Experience working in a summer camp environment is an asset
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is an asset
• Outgoing personality and willing to actively participate in camp

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the safety, health, and well-being of campers
• Adhere to all Covid-19 related policies and procedures
• Assist in preparing, plating and serving food
• Assist in unpacking and storing food and supplies
• Wash dishes, put dishes through sanitization machine
• Arranging and organizing dishes/cutlery in cupboard and drawers
• Achieve and maintain kitchen area and equipment cleanliness at all times
• Take out and replace garbage
• Sweep and mop dining hall floors and clean tables
• Other duties as assigned