Job Title: Head Chef
Reports to: Lodge Manager
Level: Hourly
Scope: Responsible for proper and timely preparation of the food service as well as supervision of kitchen staff
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Primary Responsibilities:
⢠Accountable and responsible for maintaining a safety culture (following all SOPâs, JSAâs, policies and procedures) as set out by Target Hospitality
⢠Coordinate and be responsible for the handling, preparation, production, and timely service of all meals in accordance with the methods and standards approved by the Chef
⢠Coordinate kitchen staff involved in the preparation and serving of meals
⢠Prepare meals as per the menu plan and specifications provided by the chef
⢠Ensure adequate quantities of the menu choices are prepared as per the menu plan, follow production quotas as indicated by the Chef
⢠Proper food storage, rotation, and discarding of expired food fall under HACCP and FIFO guidelines
⢠Serve all foods in accordance to HACCP and food safety standards
⢠Ensure the menu boards are updated every meal period
⢠Operation of various kitchen equipment to include flat top grills, industrial mixers, tilt skillets, steam kettles and convection ovens
⢠Provides culinary guidance and leadership to team under workers supervision, as well as new employees
⢠Assist Chef in the review process with the team members under your supervision
⢠Meet with Chef daily to discuss menu preparation and production strategy
⢠Ensure the stock levels are enough to ensure at a minimum of a 2-week supply (longer during times when transportation and resupply could be disrupted)
⢠Coordinate a running inventory through usage sheets and recommend ordering
⢠Define work schedules and responsibilities for the individual direct reports
⢠Run daily safety meetings with staff
⢠Exceed our guests needs by providing world- class customer service
⢠Shall attend all safety meetings and participate in Target Hospitality emergency response procedures
⢠Additional duties may be assigned by supervisor or manager
Physical Demands:
⢠Stand for long periods of time (up to 12 hours or more) with scheduled breaks
⢠Short and long-distance walking required
⢠Use of stairs and step stools
â¢Â    Use force when pushing/ pulling carts that weigh on average 50lbs
⢠Operation of kitchen machinery.
⢠Frequently lift an average weight of 25lbs with a maximum of 50lbs, on occasion where weights may exceed 50lbs the assistance of another person or a lifting aid is mandatory
⢠Frequently reach below waist, waist to shoulder and above shoulder with frequent neck/back/torso twisting from left to right without restriction
⢠Perform repetitive movements at the wrist including side to side/ up or down and multiple grasps of an average of 10lbs with a maximum of 25lbsÂ
⢠Simple, power and fine finger manipulation for a duration of an average 12-hour shift
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Working Conditions and Environment:
⢠Ability to hear and understand verbal instruction as well as other sounds such as safety alarms/ signals
⢠Ability to communicate effectively; written and orally in English
⢠Must be able to see without impairment for inspection purposes and ability to read small text such as product warning labels
⢠Exposure to extreme hot and cold environments
⢠Ability to work with in a rotational schedule (6 weeks on and 2 weeks off or as per managerâs discretion/ business needs)
⢠Ability to works safely and navigate with in small/ close quarters and congested areas
⢠Maybe exposed periodically to elevated noise and surroundings
⢠Ability and willingness to travel/work long rotations away from home
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Candidate Requirements:
⢠3+ years Culinary experience preferably in a remote camp or hotel/hospitality industries or equivalent
⢠Valid food safe certification is an asset
⢠First aid certification is an asset
⢠Outstanding communication and leadership skills
⢠Strong prioritization and time management skills
⢠Ability and willingness to travel/work long rotations away from home
⢠Must be able to pass a background check and urine analysis
⢠Must provide your own transportation to and from the facility
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