EXECUTIVE CHEF

Torch Industries Ltd. is proud to offer one of the finest industrial remote camp catering services. Our range of hospitality services include work-camp staffing and management, culinary services, utility services, communications and maintenance, snow removal, event coordination and lifestyle programs.

In preparation for upcoming projects Torch Industries Ltd. has immediate opportunities for Executive Chef's. We are seeking candidates with a hands-on approach to their work and provide a high quality level of service with demonstrated success meeting client needs.

Job Description: Successful candidates will oversee the foodservice operations at open camps throughout Western Canada. Candidates must have the ability to:

• Menu plan and order product within set budgets,
• Manage inventory,
• Focus on the quality and presentation of meals,
• Able to train, manage, mentor staff on technique and
• Ensure excellence in the execution of field catering services.
• Ensure proper hygiene, sanitation, and safety practices are adhered to at all times.

We are looking to meet with candidates that are interested in joining a company that has continues to grow exponentially.

Food Safety certification is required and journeyperson or interprovincial Red Seal Certification is a asset.

Job Duties:

• Daily participation in site safety requirements and lead meetings. Develop & ensure a safety conscious kitchen brigade by providing mentoring, development &/or discipline to ensure all staff adhere to client & Torch Industries’ safety requirements, hygiene & sanitation, policies & procedures and PPE specifications.
• Ensure & maintain personal hygiene & uniform cleanliness and requirements throughout shift as per standards for all.
• Daily meeting with Camp Manager to discuss operations, client relations, scheduling and staffing matters.
• Adhere and maintain required documentation to ensure kitchen and or site operations are disclosed to the head office in a timely and professional manner at all times.
• Ensure all groceries are received and put in proper storage areas following food safety and storage guidelines.
• Ensure weekly and monthly food inventories are taken.
• Ensure proper organization and utilization of storerooms, fridges and freezers
• Ensure all fridges and freezers operate at the proper temperatures as outlines in the catering contract
• Ensure proper rotation of groceries to maximize food safety and minimize food costs and spoilage
• Ensure enough staff is on site/shift at all times to run an effective yet cost efficient catering operation. This may include creating and or adjusting workload schedules.
• Ensure that all staff are carrying out their duties in a timely and safe manner.
• Ensure that kitchen is clean and sanitized at all times.
• Ensure all staff follow food safety guidelines with receiving, handling, preparation, cooling, reheating and storage.
• Ensure all safety precautions are in place and being followed.
• Supervise production, loading and organization of Rig Boxes and any outside catering.
• Follow all directives as laid out by the Camp Manager and or Torch management
• Review scheduling and menu planning with the Camp Manager.
• Ensure that groceries are ordered in sufficient quantities to carry out menu outline and client contractual commitments.
• Adhere to menu rotation.
• Ensure that budgets and expectations are achieved.
• Quarterly reviews with Catering Operations Manager with Camp Manager present
• Understand of KPI of each contract and each position under your supervision.
• Leadership and guidance with unloading/loading of weekly grocery truck deliveries.
• Presence during meal prep and service time to ensure standards are met and client relations maintained.
• Leadership and guidance with set up/tear down of camp.
• Wear required uniform and PPE: approved kitchen shirt and pants, slip resistant footwear (listed as non-slip or slip & oil resistant on shoe), hair net &/or headwear (beanie) or as required per site requirements.
• Any other duties as assigned by Camp Manager and or Torch management.

Education and Experience:

• Red Seal Certification or Journeyman Certification with 10 years’ experience including 3 years of remote camp experience
• High School diploma
• Literate in the English language with reading and writing competency
• Proficient with computer awareness & use
• • Awareness & ability to operate all industrial kitchen equipment (incl. grills, ovens, fryers, mixers, etc.)