We are currently hiring for: Second Cook and Cabin/Serving Staff
Read below for contact information and details.
Position Available: Second Cook
Dates: Wednesday, June 15th to Wednesday, August 31st, 2022 (start date is negotiable)
Transportation to and from the island is provided at the beginning and end of the summer. Accommodations are rustic but comfortable. Room and board included.
Qualifications: Completion of at least one year in either hospitality or culinary program.
An enjoyment of the outdoors is necessary.
Certifications needed: Food Handlers Certificate required. Ojibway Lodge will cover the cost of obtaining the Food Handlers Certificate before arriving on the island.
Salary: A per day rate based on experience + an equitable share of the tip fund, paid at the end of the season
Description: Live and work in a beautiful and pristine environment. The clear water of Lake Temagami surrounds our 50-acre island. Ojibway Lodge is eager to welcome a committed and focused Second Cook to work with our long-serving Head Cook to provide delicious fare to our guests and the Lake Temagami community. This unique opportunity will allow the candidates to experience a family dining setting, serving up to 50 guests, at an off-grid lodge on Lake Temagami. There is the opportunity to contribute to a varied and creative menu and gain supervisory experience. The second will be responsible for assisting the head cook in preparing three meals a day. Ojibway prides itself on making everything from scratch and serving our guests hearty/healthy fare. Baking skills are required as all baked goods (including some bread) are prepared in the Ojibway kitchen. Locally sourced produce, eggs and cheese are available for use, and garden-grown herbs.
Duties are general and specific as follows:
Coordination of the meal service in the Ojibway Kitchen, serving up to 65 people under the direction of the Head Cook.
Generally supervises and produces the baking required.
Lead in the preparation of meals, menu planning, and food ordering.
Duties also include assisting in the supervision of the dishwashers.
The Second Cook is responsible for proper cleaning and sanitation of all work areas and related kitchen equipment.
Duties also include sharing the work in the Ojibway Lodge kitchen opening in June and closing the kitchen at the season’s closure in August under the Head Cook's direction.
The Second Cook is expected to:
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
Maintain positive morale with staff.
Provide leadership and direction, and feedback as appropriate to the kitchen staff.
Uphold a level of professionalism and care as an employee of Ojibway Lodge
Aim to maximize efficiency.
Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):
Constant standing and walking throughout the shift
Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
Kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
Wifi is available in common areas at Ojibway.… cell reception does not reach us yet.
There are laundry facilities on the island, and all amenities are available for the staff (e.g. swimming areas, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, tennis courts).
Please e-mail a letter of application (detailing what interests you about the position, what experience and skills you possess and what you would look forward to the most about working at Ojibway Family Lodge) and a resume.
Contact: Tanya McCubbin
(705) 840-3792
tanya@keewaydin.org
Position Available: Cabin/Serving Staff, hiring at least two
Dates: Saturday, June 25th (or earlier) to Wednesday, August 31st, 2022. Start and end dates are negotiable. Transportation to and from the island is provided at the beginning and end of summer. Room and board included.
Qualifications: We will train you! An enjoyment of the outdoors is necessary. A valid Ontario Boater’s card is very helpful.
Salary: We will train you! An enjoyment of the outdoors is necessary. A valid Ontario Boaters card is beneficial. Smart Serve for staff over 18 is required. The fees will be reimbursed upon completion and proof of Smart Serve or the Boater’s Card.
Description: Assigned duties will change weekly. Some weeks will be spent cleaning and making over guest cabins, other weeks; you will be serving in the dining room. Doing dishes, and cleaning the common areas, including the shower house, bathrooms, dining room, and the Ojibway Lodge, are part of the job. There will be other tasks outside of the regular duties when it isn’t busy. At the beginning of the season, there will be jobs like raking, grass cutting and collecting downed trees and branches, and painting… there is always something to paint! We want you to enjoy being on Lake Temagami, which means we try to accomplish the work in the morning to allow you time to enjoy your surroundings in the afternoon.
Wifi is available on the Ojibway dock and in the dining room area… cell reception does not reach us yet. Our wifi is not speedy; please do not expect to stream and download music, television shows, or movies to watch. Please bring a device with your summer entertainment already downloaded. The wifi at Ojibway is necessary for conducting business, and a slowdown of the system is problematic.
There are laundry facilities on the island, and all amenities are available for the staff (e.g. swimming areas, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, tennis courts).
Please e-mail a letter of application (detailing what interests you about the position, what experience and skills you possess and what you would look forward to the most about working at Ojibway Family Lodge) and a resume.
Please contact:
Tanya McCubbin
705 840-3792