Production Chef, Full Time

ESS Compass; Dubreuilville; Remote; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and accommodations provided

Overtime

Benefits after 3 months

Job summary

ESS Canada is seeking a Production Chef to direct, coordinate, and evaluate kitchen and food-service operations at a remote camp in Canada. The role requires leadership in high-volume production, menu planning, and staff supervision.

The position includes Fly In/Fly Out with travel and accommodations provided, 10-hour shifts, and benefits after a probationary period. Red Seal and Food Safe credentials are preferred; bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3 years of foodservice or related management experience in high-volume environments.
• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies.
• Red Seal Certificate and Food Safe certification preferred.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily kitchen operations including prep, cooking, and service.
• Coordinate and supervise all aspects of food production and services.
• Plan production and delegate tasks to kitchen staff.
• Ensure hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards are followed.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and budget adherence.
• Support catering events as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Operations planning

Food safety

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Culinary/post-secondary

Red Seal Certificate

Food Safe Certification

Advanced Food Safe/Red Seal

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

As a Production Chef, you will be responsible for directing, coordinating, and evaluating assigned kitchen, food production and food-service associates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for daily operations, such as preparation, cooking, presentation and services periods
• Be responsible for occasional catering events
• Ensure all health and safety policies are followed
• Perform administrative duties that include completion of weekly purchase summaries, scheduling associates for events, inventory
• Direct and supervise all aspects of food production and services
• Coordinate and prepare a large volume of meals daily following several different menus and concepts
• Ensure appropriate portions and presentation
• Plan production, delegate tasks and manage kitchen staff
• Control and recycle surplus production
• Assist with assessment of food requirements according to the menu and inventory, ordering the necessary commodities according to operational standards
• Complete production sheets and/or register
• Control the quality of commodities as soon as they arrive and rotate the stock
• Place orders
• Adhere to the budget
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, sanitation and safety standards
• Assist with service provision as needed

Qualifications:

• 3 years of foodservice or related management experience in high volume, food production environment
• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies
• Red Seal Certificate and experience working in Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) preferred
• Food Safe Certification
• Advanced Food Safe or Red Seal certification is an asset
• Creative ability to apply trendy food items and presentations to operations
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, paying attention to accuracy and detail
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Solid knowledge of hygiene and occupational health and safety standards
• Customer service oriented and strong communication skills
• Capable of performing administrative duties
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Willingness to accommodate a flexible work schedule (including weekends)

Position Requirements:

• Fly In/Fly Out - Remote Camp
• Valid full driver's license with a clean record
• Pass a Drug & Alcohol Test
• Pass a Criminal Record Check
• Shift: 10hr/Day
• Rotation: 20 Days on/ 10 Days off
• Travel and Accommodation provided
• Overtime
• Benefits after 3 months

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.

The hourly wage for this position is $28.00. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process. This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.

Travel Required

Yes . Fly In/Fly Out, Remote Camp. Travel and Accommodations provided.

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Peer Recognition

Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Job Security

Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization