Sous Chef - Kennedy Catering Corporation

Job Details

Sous Chef

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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: $1,140 - $1,200
  • Positions Available Positions Available: 4
  • Type Type: Full Time
  • Duration Duration: Seasonal
  • Avg. Hours/Week Avg. Hours/Week: 44
  • Schedule Schedule: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Shift
  • Education Education: High School, College

Kennedy Catering Corporation (KCC) is hiring Sous Chefs for our 2026 Muskoka camp season (live on site). You’re the on-floor leader who supports the Head Chef, keeps prep and service running smoothly, and protects food safety and allergy protocols. You’ll lead stations, coach staff, and step up on the Head Chef’s day off when needed. If you can’t lead without drama, this won’t be a fit. If you can lead with calm confidence, you’ll crush it. This role is not an entry-level cook role. You will cook, but you’re also responsible for leadership, pace, and standards.

You lead service, support the Kitchen Manager, and keep the kitchen steady.

Pay: $190–$200/day ($1,140–$1,200/week), paid bi-weekly

Completion bonus: 1 extra week of pay after season contract completion

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.

Referral bonus: $150 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
  • Pick-up from the closest Ontario Northland bus stop
  • Lakefront access and camp activities (varies by camp)
  • Completion bonus for contract completion
  • Referral bonus

What you’ll do

  • Run a station and support full meal service at volume.
  • Lead service when the Kitchen Manager is off or tied up
  • Coordinate prep lists so service runs smoothly.
  • Help manage ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory rotation.
  • Keep allergy and special diet rules tight and followed by all staff.
  • Train commis and kitchen helpers, and correct issues early
  • Keep standards high: taste, seasoning, consistency.
  • Keep the kitchen clean: station resets, line checks, deep cleaning.
  • Support baking and snacks when needed (asset if you can bake)
  • Be the calm problem-solver when it gets busy.

You’ll be successful if you…

  • Can lead a team without yelling or chaos
  • Move fast, but keep it safe and clean.
  • Communicate early when something is off.

Training and support

  • We train you on camp systems, allergy protocols, and our service flow.
  • We guide you through what you need before the start date.

Requirements

  • Leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen
  • Vulnerable Sector Check required (or in progress)
  • A Food Handler certificate is a strong asset.
  • Baking experience is an asset.
  • 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.