Business Title: Head Cook/Camp Manager
Company: Summit Camps
Job Location: Smithers, BC
Full/Part Time: Full-time, Permanent
Work remotely: No
Schedule: 12 Hour Shift
Summit Camps is a Canadian leader in workforce camp and catering services. We are growing and seeking new talent to add to our team! We offer competitive wages, extended health and dental and a supportive and professional company culture.
Please visit summitcamps.ca for further information.
Primary Role: The Head Cook/Camp Manager oversees and carries out all aspects of camp catering, occupancy and administration in a remote camp setting for up to 70 residents.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Red Seal Cook (or equivalent education/experience) with a minimum of 5 years cooking for large numbers in a professional capacity
- FoodSafe Level 1 required, Level 2 preferred
- Valid Occupational First Aid Level 1
- Minimum of 2 years successful experience in managing a busy kitchen, camp and/or hotel, including budget tracking & management, staff scheduling & training, menu planning, ordering & inventory, quality control and administrative duties.
- Demonstrated record of excellent customer service and supervision of employees
- Proficient computer skills including Windows file management, MS Office and email applications. Camp Manager software experience an asset.
- Experience implementing work place safety systems and training others
- Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test prior to employment and work/live in a drug and alcohol free camp environment for up to 4 weeks at a time.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS
- Highly motivated to prepare fresh, tasteful, appealing food
- Flexible, 'whatever it takes' attitude
- Good physical stamina; capable of lifting/pushing/pulling loads up to 50lb and working long hours on your feet
- Strong employee management and training skills
- Positive & professional demeanor at all times
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Professional image with good personal hygiene
- Reliable, punctual and consistent
- Good comprehension and command of the English language (written and verbal)
- Must be able to live in a remote camp environment for 4 weeks with a 2 week break and work 12 hour days
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement Summit's Safety Management System
- Coordinate with clients, operations office and field staff to ensure operational success
- Ensure that all contract requirements, policies, procedures and standards are met and conduct regular audits
- Provide initial and ongoing training, assign tasks, and monitor the work of all camp staff
- Implement weekly menu plan to reflect contract requirements, healthy choices and resident preferences
- Ensure food quality, presentation & timing is met at all times
- Order food & supplies based on camp occupancy, menu plan, etc.
- Receive, unload and store orders, follow up with suppliers as needed
- Maintain professional appearance & conduct at all times
BENEFITS
- Dental Care
- Extended Health Care
EXPERIENCE
- cooking for large numbers: 5 years (Required)
- kitchen/camp/hotel management: 2 years (Preferred)
LICENCE:
- FoodSafe 1 (Required)
COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS:
Summit is following a carefully planned COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Protocol, with site specific planning for each workforce camp. We are closely following all guidelines and directives from provincial and regional health authorities.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply via the Website HERE.
