Executive Chef - Premium

Civeo is a global workforce accommodation specialist that helps people maintain healthy, productive and connected lives while living and working away from home. Our unique approach focuses on guest wellbeing, operational efficiency, community building and a property development mindset - making us a leading provider of accommodation solutions.

Civeo Premium Employees LP is currently seeking an experienced Executive Chef for a site in Cold Lake, AB. This full-time position offers consistent hours and the opportunity to lead a dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you'll have the chance to prepare a wide variety of delicious meals, keeping your culinary skills sharp while advancing your leadership career. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen and managing a team of culinary staff.

NOTE: This is a Temporary Position and is scheduled to begin in June and last until early August. Preference will be given to applicants who are residents of Cold Lake.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct the team of all kitchen staff in their daily activities.
• Build and inspire a high performing, motivated and engaged team.
• Create a positive overall guest experience by ensuring food quality is exceptional.
• Respond to customer issues/complaints in a timely and professional manner.
• Operate an efficient and profitable kitchen.
• Mange kitchen scheduling, menu planning and forecasting.
• Manage all corporate reporting for purchasing and payroll.
• Purchase consumables monthly.
• Establish performance standards and expectations.
• Manage performance reviews and development plans.
• Ensure compliance with corporate standards and procedures.
• Promote and ensure staff adhere to workplace safety and health regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with the Lodge manager to lead and develop a safety culture.

Qualifications

• Inter-provincial Red Seal Cook designation is required.
• Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC) designation or Culinary Arts Diploma would be an asset.
• 3-6 years of experience with a successful history or supervising and building an effective team.
• Class 5 Operator’s License, with a 5-year driving record satisfactory to Civeo’ s driving criteria is an asset.
• Standard First Aid is an asset.
• Food Safety certification valid in the province of Alberta for the duration of your employment is mandatory.
• Advanced Food Safety certification is preferred.
• Experience in managing a unionized work force.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Exceptional leadership and management skills.
• Passion for providing excellence in customer service.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong business acumen, including budgeting and inventory skills.
• Ability to deal with unexpected situations, remain calm, and ensure that kitchen operations run smoothly.
• Must be able to pass a pre-access Drug & Alcohol test.

While we own an incredible responsibility to provide remarkable service to our guests from various walks of life, we are also strongly committed to providing inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace to our employees and for our communities we serve.

We continuously seek to improve our diversity and inclusion practices to establish a respectful and collaborative workforce. In pursuit of our diversity and inclusion values, we seek applicants with a varied range of skills, experiences, and competencies. All those qualified individuals who would further contribute to our diversification are encouraged to apply.

Civeo Premium Employees LP is committed to the principle of employment equity. We welcome diversity and encourage all who are qualified to express their interest.

Civeo Premium Services Employees LP is a premier remote workforce lodge operator for the Western Canadian resource industry. We help people maintain healthy, productive and connected lives while living and working away from home. Our unique approach focuses on guest wellbeing, operational efficiency and community building – making us a leading provider of accommodation solutions.