Executive Chef, Full Time

Job summary

The Executive Chef is responsible for preparing high-volume food products while maintaining corporate quality standards and safety regulations. They must also manage kitchen inventory, clean equipment, and communicate effectively with operational departments.

Job details

The Executive Chef prepares food in accordance with applicable corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed. * Prepare "mise en place" (setting in place of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery, etc) and other products as required for high volume production. * Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies and procedures. * Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate storage areas. * Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments. * Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately. * Perform other duties as assigned or directed. Qualifications: * Proven experience as an Executive Chef at a restaurant, banquet or remote camp * 4 years experience working in commercial and bulk catering preferred * Red Seal Certificate required. * Adv Food Safety Certification required. * Certificate from a recognized cooking school. * Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures. * Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks. * Familiar with industry’s best practices. * Able to work independently and as part of a team. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Position Requirements: * Shift: 12hr/Day * Rotation: 14 Days On/14 Days Off * Local applicants preferred Perks: * Overtime after 44hr/Week * Benefits available after 3 months * Travel & Accommodations provided 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.

What you’ll do

The Executive Chef is responsible for preparing high-volume food products while maintaining corporate quality standards and safety regulations. They must also manage kitchen inventory, clean equipment, and communicate effectively with operational departments.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Red Seal Certificate, Advanced Food Safety Certification, and a certificate from a recognized cooking school. At least 4 years of experience in commercial or bulk catering is preferred.

Benefits

• Overtime pay • Benefits • Travel provided • Accommodations provided

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food preparation
• Mise en place
• Kitchen equipment maintenance
• Food safety
• Inventory management
• Bulk catering
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Cooking methods
• High Volume Production
• Food Safety Certification
• Red Seal Certification
• Cooking
• Food Services
• Mise En Place
• Restaurant Operation
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Beverage Products

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership
• Executive Chef
• Chefs
• Chefs and Head Cooks