Recruiting on Behalf of Our Client (Fort St. John, BC)

At Macenna, we’ve been bringing people and companies together in the North Peace since 1997. As one of Fort St. John’s most established staffing and recruitment partners, we’ve built our reputation on professionalism and successfully matching hundreds of employees with employers across multiple industries. We work closely with local businesses to provide temporary, permanent, and contract placements through an extensive, community‑rooted talent network.

We are currently hiring a Chef/Cook on behalf of one of our valued clients. This role is a great fit for someone who thrives in a remote‑camp environment and takes pride in delivering safe, high‑quality meal service.

About the Role

The Chef/Cook is responsible for day‑to‑day kitchen operations, meal preparation, staff supervision, and maintaining full compliance with safety, sanitation, and HACCP requirements. In camps where no on‑site Camp Manager is present, this role also supports general site operations and ensures that all kitchen and housekeeping staff complete their duties safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily site safety practices and participate in safety meetings
• Mentor and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards
• Maintain personal hygiene, uniform cleanliness, and PPE compliance
• Coordinate daily with Camp Manager regarding operations, staffing, and scheduling
• Prepare high‑volume meals according to the 6‑week rotational menu
• Receive, store, and rotate groceries following food safety guidelines
• Conduct weekly and monthly food inventories
• Monitor fridge/freezer temperatures and maintain proper food storage
• Organize storerooms, coolers, and freezers efficiently
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and assist with scheduling as needed
• Oversee meal prep, service standards, and client satisfaction
• Ensure all kitchen equipment and areas remain clean and sanitized
• Supervise production and organization of rig boxes and off‑site catering
• Assist with camp setup and teardown
• Review budgets, menu planning, and KPIs for each contract
• Support delivery unloading and loading
• Perform other duties as assigned by management