Dishwashers - Kennedy Catering Corporation

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Dishwashers

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  • City City: Muskoka, ON
  • Rate of Pay Rate of Pay: Salary
  • Rate of Pay Amount / Range Rate of Pay Amount / Range: $780
  • Positions Available Positions Available: 9
  • Type Type: Full Time
  • Duration Duration: Seasonal
  • Avg. Hours/Week Avg. Hours/Week: 44
  • Schedule Schedule: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Shift
  • Education Education: N/A

Kennedy Catering Corporation (KCC) is hiring Dishwasher / Kitchen Helpers (Dish/KH) for our 2026 Muskoka camp season (live on site).

Work hard, live at camp, eat free, and help feed kids all summer. This is a real team job with a real purpose. Dish is the heartbeat of the kitchen. When you’re strong, the whole team wins. You keep the team moving by washing, sanitizing, resetting stations, and keeping the kitchen clean and safe. We feed kids all summer, and your work helps every meal go out on time and done right. Start in dish, learn the kitchen, and grow. Strong Dish/KH staff get first shot at prep and station training. If you take pride in clean work and a steady pace, you’ll crush this job.

Pay: $130/day ($780/week), paid bi-weekly

Completion bonus: 1 extra week of pay after season contract completion (10+ weeks)

Contract dates: We hire for multiple Muskoka camps. Roles run between April 1 and Oct 31, 2026, depending on the site. Some roles start in April, most start in May–June, and most end mid-Sept. Please apply with your exact available start and end dates.

Most common contract blocks (examples):

  • April–Oct (spring + fall program sites)
  • Mid-May–Mid-Sept (full summer + shoulder groups)
  • June 1–Early Sept (summer-only sites)

Referral bonus: $250 after your referral completes 6 full weeks

Schedule: 6 on / 1 off (main season), pre/post varies

Minimum age: 15+

Live on site: Yes

What you get

  • Room and board included (no deductions)
  • Free meals every day
  • Ontario Northland pick-up support
  • Lakefront access and camp activities
  • Completion bonus (10+ weeks)
  • Referral bonus

What you’ll do

  • Wash dishes, pots, pans, trays quickly and safely
  • Keep the dish pit organized: scrape, soak, wash, sanitize, store
  • Keep floors safe: spill control, mats, garbage management
  • Support kitchen cleaning: fridges, walls, drains, garbage area
  • Restock stations with clean tools, pans, and serving gear
  • Help with basic kitchen tasks when asked
  • Follow cleaning schedules and food safety rules
  • Keep pace during rush and work as a team

You’ll be successful if you…

  • Are reliable and show up ready
  • Keep moving even when it’s busy
  • Take pride in keeping things clean
  • Training and support
  • We train you on our systems and cleaning standards
  • We guide you on what you need before start date

Requirements

  • Vulnerable Sector Check required (or in progress)
  • Positive attitude and safety-first mindset
  • Live on site
  • Respectful workplace and inclusivity

KCC is a respectful workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate harassment, racism, bullying, or unsafe behaviour. Accommodations are available during the hiring process.

How to Apply: https://www.kennedycateringservice.com/join-our-team.

Contract dates: Spring–Fall 2026 (varies by role and site). Please include your earliest start date and latest end date in your application. Preference given to candidates available for the full contract.

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive wages
  • Bonus program
  • Great pay
  • On the job training
  • Professional development
  • Team building activities or trips
  • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
  • Free uniforms or uniform cleaning
  • Free safety equipment
  • Subsidized or free housing
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Free parking (car or bicycle)
  • Relocation assistance
  • Commuting/travel assistance
  • Free drinks such as pop, coffee, tea, juice, and espresso
  • Free lunch
  • Company swag
  • Cake on your birthday
  • Free coffee

Application Instructions

Please apply online at:
https://www.kennedycateringservice.com/join-our-team.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Kennedy Catering Corporation (KCC) is a Muskoka-based camp catering company that runs high-volume kitchens for overnight youth camps across Ontario. We plan menus, order and manage inventory, cook, and deliver safe, consistent meals at scale — breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks — while handling allergies and special diets with serious care.We’re built for the camp world: fast pace, changing numbers, tight timelines, and teams living and working on-site. Our kitchens run on clear systems, strong communication, and clean execution. We source as much as possible from Canadian suppliers and aim to serve fresh, kid-friendly food that still has pride and craft behind it.What we value:Food safety first: sanitation, temp control, allergen management, and disciplined routinesReliability: show up, follow the plan, do the basics flawlesslyTeam-first attitude: respect, calm under pressure, help others succeedOwnership: take initiative, ask smart questions, fix problems earlyGrowth mindset: we train and promote people who want to level upIf you like structured kitchens, big batches, real responsibility, and a positive team that moves fast and gets it done, you’ll fit in here.