Chef Manager
Aramark
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Calgary • Canada
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About the role
- Ensure smooth operation of Kananaskis winter program (Nov-March)
- Lead daily kitchen operations including menu planning, ordering, production, and food safety
- Manage food and labour budgets, inventory, and vendor relationships
- Develop seasonal menus that balance nutrition, creativity, and cost
- Train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff
- Prepare for the upcoming camp season, including menu development, staffing plans, and ordering
- Support special events, catering needs, and organizational programming as required
- Oversee all camp food service operations, serving 3 meals + snacks daily for campers and staff
- Lead, train, and supervise a seasonal kitchen team in a high volume, fast paced environment
- Ensure meals are kid friendly, nutritious, and delivered on time to multiple dining groups
- Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and allergy management protocols
- Manage camp kitchen inventory, ordering, deliveries, and storage
- Foster a positive, inclusive, team oriented kitchen culture that aligns with camp values
- Participate in camp leadership meetings and collaborate with program staff on special events and theme meals
Requirements
- Red Seal Chef certification or equivalent culinary training (asset but not required)
- Experience managing a kitchen, including staff supervision and menu planning
- Ability to work independently during the year and lead a larger team during camp season
- Strong organizational skills and comfort managing high volume meal production
- A passion for working with children and creating a welcoming, fun dining environment
- Willingness and ability to live on site at camp during the summer months
- Valid Food Handler Certification; First Aid is an asset
Benefits
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Hard Skills & Tools
menu planningfood safetybudget managementinventory managementstaff supervisionmeal productioncateringallergy managementkitchen operationsseasonal menu development
Soft Skills
organizational skillsleadershipteam orientedcommunicationcreativityindependencepassion for working with childrenpositive attitudecollaborationproblem solving
Certifications
Red Seal Chef certificationFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid certification