At RockRidge Canyon meals are far more than food on a plate—they’re sacred moments of gathering, refreshment and welcome. Whether serving our summer camp full of energetic teens, retreat groups seeking rest, or staff catching up around the table, the kitchen is the heart of community life here in the mountains of Princeton, B.C.
Working on our Food Services team means you’re not just cooking—it means you’re mentoring young adults, shaping a culture of hospitality, and fueling transformation.
When you join the RockRidge Canyon kitchen team, you’ll be working at one of Canada’s premier camp facilities, along with other Young Life staff who also believe in excellence, care, and Christian hospitality – making this one of the most unique Christian camp food services jobs in BC.
What is RockRidge Canyon?
RockRidge Canyon is a stunning retreat and convention centre in the heart of the Okanagan Similkameen Valley.
Throughout the year, we welcome guest groups of all kinds—from conferences to church retreats to school trips. In the summer months, RockRidge Canyon comes alive as a Young Life of Canada camp for teenagers, where meals are just as important to the experience as the lake, the laughter, and the late-night campfires. Our Food Services team plays a central role in making every guest feel at home, serving meals that fuel both body and soul.
Why This Role Matters
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Mentoring young adults: You’ll partner in training and guiding emerging cooks—teaching menu prep, presentation, large-volume service, teamwork in the kitchen, and the importance of quality, care, and service.
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Hospitality at its core: You’ll help set the tone for every guest’s experience—creating warm, inviting meals and a dining atmosphere where people are refreshed in body and soul.
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Team-centred environment: Working closely with the wider RockRidge team—food services, retreat guests, staff and volunteers—you’ll build community together.
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Faith as foundation: We believe every meal offers an opportunity to serve out of faith and to foster growth in Christian character—integrating purpose, service and spiritual formation.
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Creating retreat-space: Much more than feeding participants, you’ll contribute to an environment of rest and restoration—a place where people can leave the noise of the world for a while, gather around a table, and be renewed.
Join Our Food Services Team
OPEN ROLES
Head Chef
You’re an experienced chef who can lead, mentor and supervise our kitchen team, fostering a respectful and supportive work culture. Working with the team you’ll create meals that spark community. You’ll design menus, lead large-volume service, and champion both hospitality and growth. Ready for a meaningful head chef job in beautiful BC? Let’s chat!
Camp Cook
An opportunity for someone enthusiastic to learn on the job, and growing in skill and character. Perfect for early-career culinary professionals or team-oriented cooks ready to engage in a purposeful, community-driven setting near Princeton, BC.
Experience in a Camp, Industrial Kitchen, Catering or large scale cooking definitely an asset but not required.
What You’ll Learn & Contribute
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Large-scale meal production (hundreds of meals per service) with attention to quality and presentation
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Menu creation, dietary accommodations, buffet/plated service, bakery and rotating formats
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Kitchen teamwork, coordination with volunteers, dining-room flow and guest-experience focus
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Leadership of younger team members—coaching, modelling, and mentoring
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Integrating faith and work: daily devotions, team reflection, environment of growth
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Supporting the broader guest-experience: understanding how the kitchen links with retreat rhythms, guest needs, staff life and the mission at large.
What Makes Cooking at RockRidge Canyon Camp Unique
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Purpose-Driven Work: Every meal supports the retreat, camp and conference ministry—helping to set the stage for life-changing conversations, growth and community.
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Community Lifestyle: Situated in Princeton, B.C. in the Okanagan-Similkameen valley, you’ll live in a small-town environment surrounded by mountains—not just a job, but a meaningful phase of life.
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Growth & Mentorship: You’ll join a team where developing others is as important as producing meals—and where your own personal and professional growth is encouraged.
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Faith-Integral Environment: Our day begins with devotions and prayer, and our work is openly integrated with our Christian mission. We believe a good kitchen serves both body and soul.
Join the RockRidge Team
Come serve, grow and lead in a setting where food services matters. Whether you’re guiding a kitchen team or stepping into your first major food-services role, you’ll be valued as a key member of the RockRidge family—creating space for rest, refreshment and transformation.
If you’re ready to work with experienced staff and young adults, build community, serve with heart and grow in your faith through food services, we’d love to hear from you.
Meet Our Food Services Manager
“The kitchen is not only a place to prepare meals but also a space to uplift people.”
“With over 25 years of culinary experience, I began my career in the casual fine dining industry before advancing into high-end fine dining.
My passion for growth led me to cook and work across Europe, expanding my skills and cultural perspective. I later transitioned into the remote camp sector, where I have spent the last decade leading large-scale kitchen operations. Guided by a strong Christian faith, I strive to foster a culture that unites faith and food, nourishing both body and soul.
My leadership is rooted in the belief that the kitchen is not only a place to prepare meals but also a space to uplift people through excellence, care, and the nourishment of the Word.”
~ Matthew
Why cook at RockRidge Canyon?
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Purpose-Driven Work – Every meal helps create space for campers and guests to experience life-changing moments. If you’re searching for a purpose-driven food services career in BC, this is it.
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Lifestyle That Fits – Leave the city grind behind for small-town living in Princeton, BC—with mountain views, a slower pace, and a welcoming community.
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Great Perks – RRSP, health & dental, professional development, retreats, daily staff meals, on site and local housing options, plus three weeks’ vacation (including Christmas!) make our camp chef jobs in BC stand out.
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Growth & Mentorship – Learn under Matthew, our experienced Food Services Manager, and gain valuable skills in camp cooking and hospitality careers in British Columbia.
- Try new things – Our large, full service kitchen includes a Bakery! While most meals are buffet service, chefs have the opportunity to prepare plated for special event and small groups. Some meals are indoor and others may be served outside. Cook, Bakery, BBQ? What recipes will you bring?
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Meet new People – As part of the Food Services team you’ll get to work with volunteers from town, across Canada, and from around the world.
- Grow in your Faith – Every work day starts with group devotions and prayer. It’s part of our rhythm of living in community and we love it!
“When Natalie and I moved to RockRidge Canyon, we knew we were stepping into something special.
Moving from the city where Starbucks was always around the corner, the closest anyone got to knowing your name was writing it on a cup. Here in a small town, there may not be a coffee chain on every block, but people actually know your name and welcome you into the community. Life has been filled with simple joys like cheering at hockey games, gathering for wing nights, sitting outside late into the evening under a sky full of stars talking with friends, and going for hikes surrounded by breathtaking scenery. More than anything, we feel deeply grateful to be part of a workplace where faith is at the center and where our greatest privilege is to help connect people with Christ. It is not just a job, it is a calling, and one we feel blessed to live out together in this community.”
~ Jason
REFER A FRIEND & EARN $$$
We’re looking for passionate, skilled kitchen professionals to join our Food Services team and support the Food Service Manager. Your network could make all the difference — and we’d love to reward you for helping connect the right people to our mission.
FAQ
Are kitchen staff paid, full-time positions?
Yes! You’ll join the full time paid staff of Young Life of Canada.
Are these positions year-round or seasonal?
RockRidge Canyon operates year-round, closing for Christmas and Easter.
Can I volunteer?
Yes – We love volunteers throughout the camp (summer) and rental ministry seasons. Let us know your interests and skill level and we’ll match you up.
NOW HIRING
Dining Room Coordinator
Well run food and fun!
The Dining Room Coordinator synchronizes operation of our three picturesque dining rooms. You’ll work closely with the Food Services Manager to ensure the timely delivery meals. You’ll also help organize staff, work with volunteers, be in involved in set-up and take down tasks and provide a well-run meal service for our groups and guests.
If you are a well organized and skilled at working with people this job may be perfect for you.
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