Executive Chef, Full Time

ESS Compass; Wawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ESS Canada is seeking an Executive Chef to ensure high-quality food service in line with corporate standards and policies. The role emphasizes leadership, food safety, and efficient kitchen operations in a demanding environment.

Travel and accommodations are provided, with a 12-hour day shift and 14/14 rotation. Local applicants preferred; benefits available after 3 months, and a focus on Indigenous partnerships and inclusive employment is noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef in restaurant, banquet or remote camp.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Excellent understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food as directed.
• Prepare mise en place and other items for high volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use per health and safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products.
• Communicate effectively with operations departments.
• Report maintenance needs or accidents to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Red Seal Certificate

Certified cooking school diploma

Advanced Food Safety Certification

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.