Chef- Services

Civeo North America; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Civeo Services Employees LP is seeking an experienced Chef for lodges near Fort McMurray. The role involves overseeing a team, managing 24/7 kitchen operations, and rotating 20 days on/10 days off as required. You will lead staff, plan menus, and ensure safety standards are met.

The successful candidate will have Red Seal Cook certification and strong leadership, budgeting, and hospitality skills. This position requires adaptability to a unionized work environment and strong guest service focus.

Qualifications

• Red Seal required for certification.
• CCC or Culinary Arts Diploma is an asset.
• Minimum 3-6 years supervising kitchen staff.
• Standard First Aid required.
• Food Safety certification valid.
• Ability to work with unionized workforce.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct the kitchen staff in daily activities.
• Lead and inspire a high performing team.
• Ensure exceptional food quality and guest experience.
• Address customer issues promptly and professionally.
• Operate an efficient and profitable kitchen.
• Manage scheduling, menu planning and forecasting.
• Handle purchasing and payroll reporting.
• Purchase consumables monthly and manage inventory.
• Ensure compliance with corporate standards and safety regulations.
• Promote safety culture with Lodge management.
• Collaborate with Lodge manager on operations.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Inventory Mgmt

Scheduling

Forecasting

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Inter-provincial Red Seal Cook

CCC designation

Culinary Arts Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Civeo Services Employees LP is currently seeking an experienced Chef at our lodges located near Fort McMurry. With kitchens running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, opportunities to cook a variety of different delicious meals, you will be able to keep your kitchen skills sharp while continuing to develop your management aspirations. The successful candidate will be overseeing the day-to-day activities of a team of kitchen staff. This position will be on a rotation basis 20 days on 10 days off as required by the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct the team of all kitchen staff in their daily activities.
• Lead and inspire a high performing, motivated and engaged team.
• Create a positive overall guest experience by ensuring food quality is exceptional.
• Respond to customer issues/complaints in a timely and professional manner.
• Operate an efficient and profitable kitchen.
• Manage kitchen scheduling, menu planning and forecasting.
• Manage all corporate reporting for purchasing and payroll.
• Purchase consumables on a monthly basis.
• Ensure compliance with corporate standards and procedures.
• Promote and ensure staff adhere to workplace safety and health regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with the Lodge manager to lead and develop a safety culture.

Qualifications

• Inter-provincial Red Seal Cook designation is required.
• Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC) designation or Culinary Arts Diploma would be an asset.
• 3-6 years of experience with a successful history or supervising and building an effective team.
• Standard First Aid is required.
• Valid Food Safety certification valid
• Ability to work in, and with a unionized work force.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Exceptional leadership and management skills.
• Passion for providing excellence in customer service.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong business acumen, including budgeting and inventory skills.
• Ability to deal with unexpected situations, remain calm, and ensure that kitchen operations run smoothly.
• Must be able to pass a pre-access Drug & Alcohol test.

While we own an incredible responsibility to provide remarkable service to our guests from various walks of life, we are also strongly committed to providing inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace to our employees and for our communities we serve.

We continuously seek to improve our diversity and inclusion practices to establish a respectful and collaborative workforce. In pursuit of our diversity and inclusion values, we seek applicants with a varied range of skills, experiences, and competencies. All those qualified individuals who would further contribute to our diversification are encouraged to apply.