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
Primary Responsibilities:
• Accountable and responsible for maintaining a safety culture (following all SOP’s, JSA’s, 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
• 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 25lbs
• Simple, power and fine finger manipulation for a duration of an average 12-hour shift
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 manager’s 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
Candidate Requirements:
• 3+ years Culinary experience preferably in a remote camp or hotel/hospitality industries or equivalent
- Ability to read and write in English
• 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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