Executive Chef: Lead Kitchen Ops & Menu Mastery

ATCO; Le Roy (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ATCO is seeking an Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations in Saskatchewan. You will provide professional leadership to kitchen staff, create menus, manage product orders, and ensure services meet the highest standards and regulatory requirements.

Key duties include budget-aligned menu planning, inventory control, staff training, and ongoing supervision to maintain quality, safety, and customer satisfaction across facilities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience as Executive Chef in a complex kitchen operation.
• Culinary Red Seal is required.
• Experience in large facilities (universities, hospitals, or remote camp) is an asset.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage food services in compliance with Food Service Management Guides and regulations.
• Plan and develop menus for the client base within approved budgets.
• Conduct monthly inventory and inventory control.
• Control labour costs in line with the labour matrix.
• Ensure meals are prepared to high standards while managing costs.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Leadership

Menu development

Communication

Training & mentoring

Organizational skills

Regulatory compliance

MS Office

Education

Culinary Red Seal

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ATCO is seeking an Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations in Saskatchewan. You will provide professional leadership to kitchen staff, create menus, manage product orders, and ensure services meet the highest standards and regulatory requirements.

Key duties include budget-aligned menu planning, inventory control, staff training, and ongoing supervision to maintain quality, safety, and customer satisfaction across facilities.