Head Cook

Summit Camps; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Cook to manage food production in a remote camp setting. This role requires a culinary expert with a passion for creating nutritious meals and leading a team. You'll be responsible for menu planning, ensuring food quality and safety, and supervising kitchen staff. The position offers competitive daily wages and the opportunity to work in a unique environment, providing essential services to various guests. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting and enjoy the challenge of remote cooking, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Competitive wages

Benefits package after probation

Travel covered from point of departure

Qualifications

• Must have a Food Handlers Certificate and Basic First Aid Certificate.
• 3+ years experience cooking in high-volume settings required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of food production and kitchen management.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff while maintaining food safety standards.
• Implement weekly menus and accommodate various dietary needs.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Communication Skills

Supervisory Skills

Organization and Time Management

Ability to Work Independently

Physical Stamina

Education

Post-secondary education in culinary arts

Food Handlers Certificate

BC FoodSafe Level 2

Red Seal Chef or Red Seal Apprentice

Basic First Aid Certificate

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Summit Camps is recruiting for workforce camp-based positions. We offer an inclusive work environment, competitive wages and a benefits package available following probationary period. Travel is also covered from your point of departure.

Primary Role: Head Cooks oversee and carry out all aspects of food production and kitchen management in a remote camp.

Qualifications:

1. Widely recognized Food Handlers Certificate (required), BC FoodSafe Level 2 (an asset)
2. Post-secondary education in culinary arts (preferred)
3. Red Seal Chef or Red Seal Apprentice (preferred)
4. Basic First Aid Certificate (required)
5. Minimum of 3 years of experience cooking in high volumes in a remote camp, hotel banquet experience also transferrable
6. Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel, email and attachments
7. Experience with inventory and ordering procedures, and staying within a set budget
8. Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test prior to employment and work/live in a drug and alcohol free camp environment for up to 4 weeks at a time.

Personal Attributes & Skills:

1. Great culinary ability and motivated to prepare fresh, tasteful, nutritious food
2. Flexible, 'whatever it takes' attitude
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
4. Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
5. Strong supervisory skills
6. Excellent organization and time management skills
7. Professional image with good personal hygiene
8. Must be able to lift, move, push, pull, and carry up to 25 lbs
9. Good physical stamina; capable of working long hours on your feet
10. Must be able to live in a remote camp environment for up to 4 weeks with a 2 week break, working up to 12-hour days

Responsibilities Include:

1. Communicate with Camp Manager regarding camp numbers, quantities & ordering
2. Maintain professional appearance & conduct at all times
3. Implement weekly menu to reflect contract requirements, healthy choices, and guest preferences
4. Demonstrate mastery of all aspects of cooking (i.e., proteins, sauces, starches, vegetables, etc.) for all meal types
5. Accommodate various diets including vegetarian, vegan, cultural, food allergies, and other specific requests
6. Responsible for ensuring food quality, food safety (including reporting all food allergies), and food standards are met
7. Supervise, manage, train, mentor, and direct other kitchen staff (as required)
8. Implement Summit’s Safety Management System
9. Order food and supplies based on camp occupancy, menu plan, existing inventory and within budget
10. Organize and assist with unloading and proper storage of grocery orders

Starting Wage: $352.50/day based on 12 hours per day

About Summit Camps

Summit Camps provides industry-leading workforce camp accommodations in remote locations. We offer long-term and seasonal employment in culinary, hospitality, construction, maintenance, and logistics roles, as well as management and administrative positions.