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Where people encounter faith, hope, community & purpose
Head Chef
Purpose-Driven Culinary Leadership at Young Life’s RockRidge Canyon Camp & Retreat Centre
RockRidge Canyon – Princeton, BC (1.25 hrs from Penticton | 2.5 hrs from Vancouver/Kelowna)
Step into a role where your leadership and love for food meet mountain air and meaningful purpose.
As Head Chef at RockRidge Canyon, you’ll guide a team that fuels thousands of campers and guests throughout the year, with meals that bring people together in laughter and connection. This isn’t city-kitchen chaos—it’s a rhythm of life where your work matters beyond the plate. With housing options, great benefits, staff retreats to refresh you, and affordable small-town living, you’ll find both impact and balance here.
Full-time | Permanent | On-site with housing options available
About RockRidge Canyon
RockRidge Canyon (rockridgecanyon.com) is a scenic lakeside retreat and conference centre, nestled in the Similkameen Valley near Princeton, BC. Year-round we serve schools, youth, and adult groups from across Canada with fresh, nutritious meals that fuel adventure, connection, and faith.
We’re part of the Young Life of Canada family — a Christian ministry – and we’re passionate about creating spaces where people encounter faith, hope, community, purpose, and excellent hospitality.
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our Food Services team in creating memorable dining experiences for groups of 100–400 guests.
If you love leading a kitchen, developing people, and cooking with purpose in an inspiring setting — this is your next great adventure!
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a dedicated culinary team, volunteers and aspiring young adults
- Oversee menu planning, food production, purchasing, and cost control
- Develop creative menus for seasonal and special events
- Maintain kitchen safety, cleanliness, and food quality standards
- Collaborate with Guest Services and Dining Hall staff for seamless service
What You Bring
- Experience as a Head Chef, 1st Cook, or Kitchen Manager (resort, camp, or banquet experience an asset)
- Culinary Red Seal or equivalent certification (preferred)
- Strong leadership, time management, and team-building skills
- A passion for hospitality and serving others
- Ability to thrive in a remote, close-knit community
- Alignment with Young Life’s Christian values
Interested? Let’s talk!
Give Jason a call at (250) 870-9030
Email: rockridge@younglife.ca
Apply online at https://www.rockridgecanyon.com/careers/
To apply for this job please visit www.rockridgecanyon.com.