Chef Manager, Remote Camp

Compass Group North America; United States; Remote; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in foodservice is seeking a Chef Manager for a remote camp. The role involves supervising kitchen staff, ensuring food quality, and managing inventory. Ideal candidates will have a strong culinary background, advanced food safety certification, and experience in kitchen management.

Benefits

Travel and accommodations provided

Benefits available after probationary period

Qualifications

• Advanced Food Safety Certification required.
• Three years of kitchen management experience preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen associates and ensure food quality standards.
• Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Track food use, waste, and consumption for inventory management.

Skills

Food Safety

Kitchen Management

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Creativity

Education

Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Working Title: Chef Manager, Remote Camp
Employment Status: Full-Time
Starting Hourly Rate: 27.00

Perks:

• Travel and accomodations provided
• Benefits available after probationary period

Address: North Caribou, Weagamow Lake, north of Thunder Bay ON P0V 2Y0

Requirements:

• Fly In/Fly Out, Remote Camp
• Chef/ Supervisor experience
• Advanced Food Safety Certification
• Applicants from Ontario and Manitoba are preferred

New Hire Schedule: 12hr/Day; Rotation: 20 Days On/ 10 Days Off

Start Date: June 2, 2025

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Imagine working in a place where thousands of people rely on your team to bring out the best in their day. Join us and know you can make it happen by creating a home away from home for our clients. You can make every day more enjoyable simply by serving a nutritious meal, or ensuring a safe living environment, or creating recreational programs for their down time. No matter what role you play with us, it will be an important one.

Why work with ESS Support Services? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We work with clients in the oil and gas, mining, construction, coastal logging, military and defense sectors. Coverage is as diverse as offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, to coastal logging camps in B.C., to construction camps in the Alberta Oil Sands. Facilities are located within drill camps, mining camps, construction camps, pipeline camps, oil and gas installations and correctional facilities.

Job Summary

Directs, coordinates and evaluates assigned kitchen, food production and food-service associates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise, coordinate and participate in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food.
• Ensure all food handling, sanitation and customer service standards are met.
• Supervise hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action.
• Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Ensure proper presentation, food quality, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Track food use, waste and consumption to requisition or purchase product.
• Receive and inspect product and supplies for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory.
• Help select and develop recipes and menus.

Qualifications:

Think you have what it takes to be one of our Chefs? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• Advanced Food Safety Certification
• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies.
• Three years of kitchen management experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation.
• Basic supervisory skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates.
• Creative ability to apply trendy food items and presentations to operations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, paying attention to accuracy and detail.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.