Catering & Food Safety Coordinator (Catering Manager - Remote Camps)

Catering & Food Safety Coordinator (Catering Manager – Remote Camps)

Location: Osoyoos, BC (On-site with limited travel)
Duration: Full-Time
Salary: $85,000 – $95,000+ (commensurate on experience)

About Matrix Camps & Logistics

Matrix Camps and Logistics is a leading provider of remote camp services, logistics, and aviation management across Canada.

With over 25 years of experience and a workforce of 250+ employees annually, Matrix is known for delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions in complex and remote environments. We are a drug- and alcohol-free workplace committed to safety, transparency, and operational excellence.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Catering & (Food) Safety Coordinator (Catering Manager) to lead and elevate our national remote camp catering operations from our Osoyoos, BC office.

Reporting to the National Operations Manager, this role is critical in driving:

• Food cost efficiency
• Food procurement in multiple sites, and national vendor management
• Menu standardization and innovation
• Food safety compliance
• Operational excellence across 20+ remote sites

This is a high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, logistics-heavy environments and can balance culinary leadership with operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Catering Operations & Menu Development

• Develop and manage tiered menu programs:
• Tier A: Premium (steak, prime rib & seafood options weekly)
• Tier B: High-quality home-style meals
• Tier C: Efficient, camp-style menus
• Standardize “plug-and-play” menus for operations and sales proposals
• Ensure consistency, quality, and client satisfaction across all sites

Budgeting & Procurement

• Track and manage project-level food budgets
• Optimize purchasing strategies in high-cost, remote environments
• Manage vendor relationships (e.g., Sysco, Gordon Food Service, local suppliers)
• Coordinate logistics for challenging supply chains (including fly-in sites)

Quality Control & Reporting

• Implement daily reporting systems from camp teams (menus, photos, compliance)
• Conduct virtual audits for food quality, presentation, and adherence
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement across locations

Food Safety & Compliance

• Oversee food safety systems (HACCP principles, temp logs, sanitation)
• Ensure compliance with provincial and federal health regulations
• Support kitchen inspections, approvals, and regulatory engagement

Leadership & Development

• Support recruitment and onboarding of kitchen staff
• Mentor and develop cooks (including Red Seal pathway support)
• Build strong relationships with site teams and stakeholders

Safety & Logistics Support

• Maintain first aid inventory oversight and safety documentation processes
• Collaborate with logistics teams to support operational needs
• Conduct occasional site visits (~10%) for audits and supporting mobilization of kitchens in newly built camps

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of experience in catering, camp, or commercial kitchen management
• Strong experience managing multi-site or remote operations
• Proven ability in budgeting, cost control, and procurement
• Knowledge of food safety systems (HACCP, FoodSafe)
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Preferred Qualifications

• Red Seal Cook certification (strong asset)
• Experience in remote camp environments
• Background in supply chain logistics or complex operations
• Experience managing across multiple time zones and deadlines
• Strong leadership presence with experienced kitchen teams

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel to remote camp locations occasionally (~10% of role)
• Flexibility to support operational needs as required
• Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal record check

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with growth potential
• Relocation assistance
• Stable, full-time schedule (primarily office-based, generally Monday–Friday,)
• Opportunity to lead national operations and make a real impact
• Career advancement within a growing organization

Join Our Elite Team

Matrix professionals thrive in high-stakes environments, backed by unbiased expertise and career growth.

Apply confidentially: Submit resume/cover highlighting Catering & Food Safety experience on this ad.

Matrix Aviation is an equal opportunity employer prioritizing safety and communities