Executive Chef, Full Time

ESS Compass; Wawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel & accommodations provided

Benefits after 3 months

Job summary

ESS Canada is seeking an Executive Chef to lead high-volume food production at a camp-site operation in Ontario. The role requires preparing, cooking, and supervising kitchen staff while adhering to corporate standards and safety guidelines.

Travel and accommodations are provided; local applicants preferred. A Red Seal and advanced food-safety certification are mandatory. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef in restaurants, banquets or remote camps.
• 4 years experience working in commercial and bulk catering preferred.
• Red Seal Certificate required.
• Adv Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Prepare mise en place for high volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate storage areas.
• Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Team leadership

Food safety

High-volume production

Education

Red Seal Certificate

Adv Food Safety Certification

Cooking school certificate

Job description

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

The Executive Chef prepares food in accordance with applicable corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.


• Prepare \"mise en place\" (setting in place of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery, etc) and otherproducts as required for high volume production.


• Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies and procedures.


• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate storage areas.


• Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.


• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.


• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef at a restaurant, banquet or remote camp


• 4 years experience working in commercial and bulk catering preferred


• Red Seal Certificate required.


• Adv Food Safety Certification required.


• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.


• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.


• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.


• Familiar with industry’s best practices.


• Able to work independently and as part of a team.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Position Requirements:

• Shift: 12hr/Day


• Rotation: 14 Days On/14 Days Off


• Local applicants preferred


• Benefits available after 3 months


• Travel & Accommodations provided

ESS Canada is committed to building meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities and supporting inclusive employment opportunities. Consistent with our Indigenous community partnership commitments and voluntary employment equity initiatives, qualified Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) may be given preference in the hiring process. Such applicants are invited to voluntarily self-identify and may be required to confirm a claim of Indigenous identity during the hiring process.

Travel Required

Yes . Flights from Toronto, bus from Sudbury, Thunder Bay & Sault Ste. Marie.