Title: Chef, Remote Camp
Working Title: Chef, Remote Camp
Employment Status: Seasonal (until Sept 25th, 2026)
Starting Hourly Rate: 28.00 / approx. $2380 Weekly with overtime
Requirements:
- Fly In/Fly Out, Remote Camp
- Cook experience in a catering, restaurant or remote camp setting
- Red Seal Certification is an asset
- Advanced Food Safe required
- Pass a Drug & Alcohol Test
Address: Eskay K46 Construction Camp, 5.5 hours north of Terrace BC V6E 4E5
New Hire Schedule: 10hr/Day, Rotation: 14 Days On/14 Days Off
Start Date: March 25, 2026
The hourly wage for this position is $25.75. 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.
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:
- Red Seal 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 PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.
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