Kitchen Head Chef

St. Brigid's Summer Camp; Low; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A summer camp in Quebec is seeking a Head Chef to manage kitchen operations and provide nutritious meals for staff and campers. Key responsibilities include menu planning, team management, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Candidates must hold a Food Safe certification and are required to provide a Police Criminal Record Check. Ideal for those passionate about food and safety.

Qualifications

• Must provide a current Police Criminal Record Check.
• Able to work with food under strict food safety guidelines.
• Food Handlers certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen team and ensure food safety protocols.
• Plan weekly menus and manage food deliveries.
• Ensure knowledge of special dietary needs and food allergies.

Skills

Food safety compliance

Team management

Menu planning

Food delivery management

Education

Food Safe certification

Basic first aid

Job description

St. Brigid’s Summer Camp invites applications from all qualified candidates for the position of Head Chef. The application deadline is Friday, December 9, 2022.

Your Role & How You Will Contribute: As STB’s Head Chef, you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen/dining hall and in the preparation and delivery of all meals at camp. The Head Chef will provide high-quality nutritious meals for all staff and campers according to the Health and Safety standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities: This position reports to the Camp Director. Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Adherence to Food Handler policies
• Managing the kitchen team
• Ensuring knowledge of special dietary needs and food allergies
• Operating commercial kitchen equipment in a safe manner and maintaining all kitchen equipment
• Maintaining a clean and organized workplace to ensure food safety protocols
• Preparing, cooking, and serving food according to the nutritional guidelines set out in Canada’s Food Guide
• Planning of the weekly menu and completing the weekly food order
• Managing food deliveries ensuring all supplies are checked for quality, stored, and rotated properly
• Fulfilling other tasks as required by the Camp Director

Qualifications: Qualified applicants will have:

• Food Safe, Food Handlers certification or equivalent (e.g., MAPAQ and WHMIS certification)
• Able and willing to work with food under strict food safety guidelines
• Basic first aid
• All employees over the age of 18 years must provide a current Police Criminal Record Check

START DATE: 05/01/2023

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply by emailing a resume and cover letter to [e-mail].