Date Posted:  Feb 17, 2026

Title:  Chef Manager, Remote Camp


Description: 

 

Working Title: Chef Manager, Remote Camp 
Employment Status: Full-Time
Starting Hourly Rate: 32.00 

Requirements: 

  • Fly In/Fly Out, Remote Camp
  • Chef experience in a catering, restaurant or remote camp setting
  • Experience in a supervisory position
  • Advanced Food Safe Certification

Address: Coffee Creek, Whitehorse YT Y1A 6E6
New Hire Schedule: 12hr/Day, Rotation: 28 Days On/14 Days Off

Start Date:  March 1, 2026

 

 

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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