Chef / Manager - Fort St John

Dexterra Group; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent kitchen services company in Canada seeks a Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations. Responsibilities include menu planning, food preparation, and staff training, with a focus on safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have significant culinary experience, food safety certifications, and leadership skills. This role offers competitive health benefits and a balanced work-life environment.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

RRSP matching up to 5%

Great home and work life balance

Qualifications

• Journeyperson or interprovincial Red Seal Certificate required.
• SafeCheckadvanced food safety or HACCP certification needed.
• 7+ years' experience in hospitality/food service industry.
• 7+ years' experience as a Chef in varied settings.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, GFS, Outlook essential.
• Extensive knowledge of menu costing, recipe cards, wage control.
• Strong practical and theoretical knowledge across kitchen areas.
• Effective leadership and positive personality is important.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality rotational menus.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure compliance with policies.
• Train and mentor kitchen employees.
• Ensure food safety protocols are met.
• Conduct bi-weekly inventory.
• Communicate maintenance issues promptly.

Job description

Overview

Based in a world class Horizon North camp facility, the regular shift for this position is 20 days on and 10 days off, 12-hour workdays. Transportation is provided to site from a designated pick up point. As a Chef Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day to day operation of the kitchen; ordering food ingredients and planning menu, including other responsibilities such as assisting with the preparation, serving, and control of cooked and uncooked food, training of staff and ensuring that staff follows prescribed Horizon North Food Safety protocol. This position is safety sensitive and requires drug and alcohol testing and a fitness assessment, as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present, design, and serve high quality rotational menus
• Supervise all kitchen staff’s productivity and compliance with Horizon North policies and procedures including health, safety, and quality
• Lead in the training, developing, and mentoring of employees
• Ensure all foods are prepared using FOODSAFE and Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) methods, and in accordance with Horizon North safety guidelines
• Ensure all labour and chemical resources are used effectively and efficiently
• Serve clients and staff in a personable and professional manner
• Use knowledge and understanding of dietary restrictions; allergies, vegan, and vegetarian in meal planning and preparation
• Conduct inventory on a bi-weekly basis
• Ensure maintenance issues related to any equipment are communicated to the Manager and maintenance personnel as soon as possible
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• You’re a Journeyperson or have an interprovincial Red Seal Certificate
• You have SafeCheckadvanced food safety certification or HACCP certification
• You have at least 7 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry
• You have at least 7 years’ experience as a Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants and / or remote lodge, with the cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisines
• You have knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, GFS, Outlook)
• You have extensive knowledge of menu costing, recipe cards implementation and wage control
• You have an excellent practical and theoretical background in all areas of the kitchen ie : Hot Kitchens, Cold Kitchens, Pastry / Bakery, Butchery and Banquets dealing with large numbers of guests
• You have an effective leadership style, positive outgoing personality and effective listening skills

What’s in it for you?

• Extended health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching up to 5%
• Great home and work life balance
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

Additional Information

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.