Job Description

Offshore - Chef/Cook

East Coast Catering specializes in catering and accommodation services to remote site locations.

In Canada, from coast to coast, ECC has a proven track record of providing turn-key camp solutions to mining and constructions projects, including the world-class Voisey's Bay Nickel project. East Coast Catering operated each phase of the camp from initial exploration to construction to the permanent concentrator complex.

ECC is the preferred provider of catering and janitorial services in Atlantic Canada's mining, oil, and gas sector. Currently, we serve the majority of offshore production / drilling installations and mine sites in Canada's East Coast region.

Across all our operations, the company provides accommodations for over 5,500 people, serving close to 26,000 meals every day.

East Coast Catering was established in 1984 and is based in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

East Coast Catering is currently inviting applications for Camp Boss, Chef, Baker, Stewards to join our growing team in preparation for upcoming offshore contracts.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Cook is responsible for the overall operations of the kitchen and foodservice departments including planning, coordinating, and preparation for daily food service production, catering services, and supervision of all Food service department staff. The cook recognizes that Health and Safety are always our primary concern and ensure that safe work practices are foremost in all projects and activities.

Capability Requirements - Specific Functional/Technical Skills

Basic Survival Training (BST) H2S Alive Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Safety Regulations Awareness Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Training First Aid Food Safety Certificate 5 years relevant industry experience a must

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Red Seal Cook Certification considered an asset Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Able to work in a fast-paced Environment, paying attention to accuracy and details. Able to safely maintain a positive, respectful, and productive workplace. Basic knowledge of baking considered an asset

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have the capacity to work long periods away from home, as the typical work rotation is twenty-one (21) consecutive 12-hour workdays, however this can be extended due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Shifts include weekends, holidays and in emergency situations as required. To frequently function in activities involving walking, bending, squatting, reaching

Pre-Employment Requirements

Drug test Medical Criminal background check
East Coast Catering is an ISO 9001:2008 registered equal opportunity employer, an industry leader in health & wellness and occupational safety that strongly encourages workplace diversity

East Coast Catering appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Your application to this posting is deemed to be consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. East Coast Catering respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information and we will retain this information for a period of 1 year.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $90,000.00-$136,864.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program On-site gym Store discount Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

St. John's, NL A1C 2A5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

Cooking: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred) BST (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-22
Expected start date: 2025-09-05