Camp Kitchen Manager - 14/14 Rotation, High-Volume Menus

ATCO Group; Coquitlam; Remote; CAD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ATCO Structures & Logistics Ltd is seeking a Chef Manager to join and support our remote camp at Artemis Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia, approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The Chef leads daily kitchen operations, directing kitchen staff, creating menus, and ensuring all food services meet the highest standards while controlling costs.

Rotation is 14 days on and 14 days off. Salary ranges from CAD 85,000 to 90,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Culinary Red Seal Certification required.
• Advanced Food Safe Certificate required.
• 7–10 years culinary experience with 3–5 years in high-volume camp kitchens.
• CSTS and First Aid certifications required.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Ability to supervise and work effectively with kitchen staff.
• Capable of prioritizing tasks and multitasking.
• Works well under pressure.
• Effective problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage food services in strict compliance with management guides.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served to the highest standards while maintaining cost control.
• Ensure compliance with the Contract Scope of Work and approved budgets across food services, housekeeping, and front desk operations.
• Create and plan menus appropriate to the clientele and lodge population.
• Participate in the preparation of all meals to be served at designated times.
• Maintain inventory control to ensure proper minimum stock levels for food, housekeeping, and front desk supplies.
• Order supplies and products in accordance with camp capacity and population.
• Oversee kitchen, housekeeping, and front desk staff to ensure duties are performed professionally, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Assign duties, responsibilities, and work areas to ensure efficient service delivery across all departments.
• Train and monitor employees in food preparation, customer service, sanitation, safety, and operational procedures.
• Ensure all Health and Safety procedures are followed in food services, housekeeping, and front desk operations.
• Inspect facilities, guest areas, and equipment to ensure cleanliness, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation standards in kitchens, dining areas, guest rooms, common areas, and front desk spaces.
• Oversee customer relations and ensure excellent service standards across all lodge departments.
• Set a positive example in customer service, leadership, and work ethic.
• Perform various other duties as assigned by management from time to time.

Skills

Red Seal

Food Safe

CSTS

First Aid

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Pressure handling

Problem-solving

Culinary experience

Job description

ATCO Structures & Logistics Ltd is seeking a Chef Manager to join and support our remote camp at Artemis Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia, approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The Chef leads daily kitchen operations, directing kitchen staff, creating menus, and ensuring all food services meet the highest standards while controlling costs.

Rotation is 14 days on and 14 days off. Salary ranges from CAD 85,000 to 90,000 per year.