Prep Cook

Location: Manitou Ridge - 20 Maple Ridge Road, McKellar, ON P2A 0B4

Status: Seasonal

Reports to: Kitchen Manager

About us: Manitou Ridge is a nationally acclaimed golf destination in the Parry Sound-Muskoka region.  Carved through rugged Canadian Shield terrain along the shores of Lake Manitouwabing, each hole presents its own unique character, seamlessly balancing playability with awe-inspiring scenery.

Manitou Ridge offers an immersive cottage country escape where golfers can unwind in a relaxing, unpretentious setting, embracing nature and enjoying the game they love.

The experience at Manitou Ridge reflects a broader commitment to quality, stewardship, and distinctive golf within the Purposeful Golf portfolio.

Purposeful Golf is an owner/operator of premium golf properties across Ontario.

We aim to carefully curate a portfolio of golf properties, each distinct in its purpose. By emphasizing quality over quantity, we aim to deliver memorable experiences, tailored to diverse needs, while leveraging scale to enhance, rather than dilute, the golfer’s experience.

About the role:  As the Prep Cook at Manitou Ridge, you’ll prepare ingredients and assist in menu execution for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring every dish meets our high standards of quality and consistency. Working closely with the culinary team, you’ll maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace while supporting smooth operations and minimizing food waste. You will uphold the club’s values by contributing to a positive, collaborative, and professional team environment.

Purpose Statement: To ensure every service starts with consistent, high-quality ingredients.

What you’ll do: 

• Prepare ingredients for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, ensuring freshness and consistency.
• Chop, portion, measure, and organize ingredients to support menu execution.
• Assist the kitchen team in delivering a menu that reflects the club’s values and meets member and guest expectations.
• Take pride in food preparation, ensuring every dish meets high standards of quality and presentation.
• Utilize modern kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized workspace, following all health and safety regulations.
• Assist with inventory management, including stocking, rotation, and minimizing food waste.
• Collaborate with chefs and team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Follow kitchen protocols and food safety guidelines consistently.
• Support general kitchen duties, including dishwashing and cleaning, as needed.

What you bring: 

• Previous kitchen experience in a restaurant, golf club, or catering environment is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Positive, collaborative attitude with strong teamwork skills.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation protocols.

What You Need: 

• Must have a flexible working schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow)
• Comfort with both fast-paced service days and slower periods
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Reliable transportation to and from Manitou Ridge Golf Club.
• Physical stamina for walking the course, standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 lbs, bending, and carrying equipment

Why You’ll Love It:

• Work in beautiful cottage country
• Golf perks and multiple course access
• Excellent discounts in the Golf Shops company-wide
• 50% off all meals while on shift
• Fairways to Excellence Program 
• Invitation to join staff golfing events

Compensation: 

• $17.60 per hour
• $16.60 per hour (students)

Your Opportunity

We encourage anyone excited about this role to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement. Purposeful Golf values diverse perspectives, welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Accommodations are available for candidates who need them during the application or interview process.