Chef
- Location
- MV Charlotte Princess, Queen Charlotte Islands
- MV Salmon Seeker, Queen Charlotte Islands
Position: Chef
Reports to: Captain/Manager
Job Description: Our guests come to the Northern Resorts for one very important reason: to fish. The fishing can fluctuate, but one thing remains consistent within the Oak Bay Marine Group, the food must be of a high standard. The First Chef is responsible for the quality of all meals produced during the course of a trip. This position requires an excellent communicator with a commitment to service, quality and cleanliness in a culinary environment.
Responsibilities:
It is the responsibility of the First Chef to review all special request forms and coordinate these with the Chief Steward to accommodate any allergy or special requests.
The First Chef is responsible for the preparation of the hot lunch and a four-course dinner. Depending on the resort, the lunch may be a la carte or buffet.
It is also the responsibility of the First Chef to prepare lunch and dinner for the crew.
In coordination with the second Chef, the First Chef is responsible to order all food stores for guests and crew.
Between the First and Second Chef, it is their responsibility to comply with Health Department regulations in the cleanliness of their environment.
Working Conditions
All four Northern Resorts are located in remote areas off the west coast of British Columbia. All crewmembers work seven days a week, 12 hours a day and are paid on a daily rate. Depending on the resort, our season runs approximately 70 to 100 days. During this time, it is important for our crew to eat properly and ensure they get adequate amounts of sleep. All room and board is provided at no charge. Each resort has different crew quarters and you may be required to share a room. Timeout, if arranged at the beginning of the season, is available for typically 4 to 7 days. Upon the completion of a full season, Oak Bay Marine Group will pay each crewmember a bonus of $10 per day worked. This bonus is accumulated and paid out at the end of the season.
Skills
Red Seal Certification
Food Safe Level 1 and 2
Pleasure Craft Operator
Seafarer’s Medical Examination for MV Salmon Seeker, MV Marabell and MV Charlotte Princess.
BONUS CERTIFICATIONS: MED - Basic Safety Training (BST), Survival Craft (SC), Radio Operators Certificate (ROC-M), Occupational First Aid, Level 1 or 3 (OFA 3)