Chef

DOMCO FOODSERVICES GROUP OF CANADA; Calgary; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian camp catering company is seeking an Executive Chef for a remote mining camp in the Northwest Territories. Responsibilities include managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and training staff. The ideal candidate will have Red Seal Certification or a Culinary Arts Diploma, along with at least 3 years of kitchen experience. The role offers competitive pay of $24.08 per hour and requires in-person work.

Benefits

Travel expenses paid

14 days on / 14 days off rotation

Qualifications

• Red Seal Certification or equivalent Culinary Arts Diploma required.
• Valid Food Safe Certificate is mandatory.
• Minimum 3 years of kitchen experience in a camp setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen operations including food preparation and inventory control.
• Develop kitchen personnel through training and mentorship.
• Ensure all food products served meet or exceed client expectations.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

People management

Financial management

Education

Red Seal Certification or equivalent Culinary Arts Diploma

Valid Food Safe Certificate

Job description

Overview

Industry: Camp Catering

Annualized: $65,000 to $70,000 / year

Position: Executive Chef

Travel Expenses: Paid (by air)

Location: Northwest Territories

Rotation: 14 days on / 14 days off

Start Date: Immediately

Camp Population: + / - 120

Working Hours: 12 hours per day

Criminal Record Check, Pre-employment medical and drug test are all required

A well-established Canadian owned camp catering company is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to file the role of Executive Chef at a remote mining camp in the Northwest Territories. This position will be accountable for all aspects of the food served and service delivered to the customer.

Responsibilities

• Promote and foster a safe work environment. Be a leading force creating a safety culture amongst catering personnel by providing coaching and recognition to employees
• Take direction from and work with Operations Manager to meet goals and requirements
• Manage the kitchen operations including food preparation, cleaning schedules, safety, ordering, inventory control, budgets and staffing schedules
• Develop kitchen personnel through training and mentorship
• Complete all required reports accurately and on time
• Work with management to evaluate health and safety performance. Highlight health and safety issues, make recommendations and / or issue instructions (based on reports, audits, analysis) that will be implemented to enhance performance
• Be hands on in the kitchen and prepare food products
• Ensure all food products served to the client meet or exceed their expectations
• Maintain an effective open door communication system that crosses departmental lines in order to reach all stake holders
• Conduct regular documented audits and inspections. Produce documented action plans to address deficiencies and ensure action items are completed in a timely manner
• Aid in the investigation of all incidents and near misses to develop control measures
• Respond to concerns and requests with a sense of urgency and take necessary corrective action including timely follow up
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Red Seal Certification or equivalent Culinary Arts Diploma
• Valid Food Safe Certificate
• Demonstrated communication, problem solving, organizational and people management skills
• Financial management skills in order to maintain budgets and inventories
• Minimum 3 years of kitchen experience in a camp setting

Only those being considered for the job will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.08 per hour

Work Location: In person