Admin Chef

Reporting to the Lodge Manager and the Executive Chef the Admin Chef is responsible for Costing analysis Consumption reports Production procedures and training of staff in production procedures. The Admin Chef acts as an extension of the chef and follows the chefs direction further down the chain.

This position is ideally suited for individuals with a background in hospitality or food and beverage operations especially in high-volume kitchens in hotels camps or remote operations. The admin chef plays a crucial role in supporting day-to-day operations in a remote Arctic mining environment ensuring efficiency cost awareness and service excellence. This position requires fly-in/fly-out travel from Edmonton Alberta or Yellowknife Northwest Territories to the project site in Nunavut with potential for weather-related delays or logistical challenges.

Qualifications :

Cost Control & Consumption

• Monitor food production and product consumption to control costs and reduce waste.
• Maintain accurate record keeping and cost records and investigate variances.
• Generate cost per menu item. Improve existing food cost program by creating SOPs and price control measures.
• Use camp programs to create recipes and determine ingredient cost.
• Create daily menu on PowerPoint for site-wide distribution.

Procedures & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company SOPs HACCP and food safety standards.
• Maintain standardized procedures for receiving storage and food production.
• Develop recipes with the chef and create a catalogue of recipes to use for day-to-day operations.
• Work along with the chef in costing recipes and implementing the SOP for use. Train employees on the use of the recipe.
• Send site-wide notifications about daily menus.

Training & Development

• Train staff on portioning FI-FO production procedures company procedures etc.
• Promote best practices for waste reduction stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO) and operational efficiency.
• Show staff the step-by-step cooking process of the recipe based on SOP.
• Develop a training manual and enhance the existing training process to increase employee competency.

Physical Demands:

• Lift carry push or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Stand walk squat kneel or sit according to task for extended lengths of time.
• Use of kitchen equipment for extended periods.

Other Skills and Competencies: 

• Proven background in hospitality hotel remote camp or food & beverage operations particularly in inventory or cost control roles.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and stock control.
• Strong analytical and financial tracking skills for cost reporting and waste reduction.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
• Cultural awareness and the ability to work respectfully with Indigenous and Inuit team members.
• Familiar with the MS Office platform with a focus on MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (post-secondary in hospitality logistics or supply chain is an asset).
• Progressive experience in kitchen roles preferably in hospitality camps or industrial/remote environments.
• WHMIS Food Safe certification or familiarity with hazardous material handling is considered an asset.
• Canadian Red Seal is an asset.

Working Conditions:

• Employees are responsible for arranging their transportation to the designated point of dispatch (typically Edmonton Alberta).
• Based in a remote Arctic mining environment with exposure to extreme temperatures cold winters and short intense summers.
• Work is primarily indoors but includes routine outdoor movement such as transferring materials between sea-cans and warehouse locations.
• Shared accommodation and meals are provided during rotation.
• Extended periods away from home; rotational schedule required.
• Must comply with all safety and sanitation standards established by the client and company.

Additional Information :

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• Enjoy excellent work-life balance with a 4 week on/ 2 week off rotation
• Ability to expand skills in a large camp atmosphere 
• Whereas other companies are downsizing we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader

Work schedule and remuneration: 

Admin Chef works on a rotational schedule of 4 weeks on/ 2 weeks off.  Site location is in a remote camp setting with individual cabin/arctic tent accommodations. You may be required to work nights weekdays weekends and general holidays. Wages are paid on an hourly basis with a starting rate of $21.00 - 26.50/hour

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veterans status Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract