First Cook - Northwestern Ontario - Camp Setting

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?

The First Cook plays a key role in executing the daily dinner service with support from the culinary team. Working with Culinary leadership, the First Cook is responsible for preparing the feature proteins required for dinner service, ensuring that quality standards are met.

As a senior member of the production team the First Cook will demonstrate effective leadership and will be responsible, along with Culinary leadership, for monitoring daily operations

The position involves a remote work lifestyle with a 14 day on / 14 day off rotation in a mine camp setting with the following amenities :

• All meals and accommodation provided free of charge
• Free travel provided to site
• Private room
• Access to Wi-Fi
• Cable TV in your room
• Linens & towels provided
• Access to laundry facilities
• Access to a gym and sauna

Key responsibilities include :

• Handling, preparation, production, and timely service of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks in accordance with approved methods and standards.
• Preparing meals according to client scheduling and within the menu plan and budget guidelines.
• Preparing adequate quantities of the menu choices by following all production quotas set.
• Preparing food as close to consumption time as possible. Supervise all portioning of meals on serving line to ensure all clients are receiving amounts specified.
• Coordinating all kitchen staff involved in the preparation and serving of meals. The number of employees under supervision is dependent upon the particular Outland facility assigned, and fluctuates to match business needs.
• Following proper storage and rotation of all food supplies.
• Preparing and sending food orders.

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Must have the ability to successfully pass drug an alcohol screening upon arrival
• legal and illegal substances tested for include alcohol, amphetamines, cannabis and cannabis related products, cocaine, ecstasy, methamphetamines, opiates, phencyclidine, hydromorphone, 6-monoacetylmorphine, fentanyl, oxycodone, etc.
• Must be based within the Thunder Bay - Sault Ste. Marie District
• Previous cooking experience is required.
• Must have a current Food Safe certificate.
• Current Level 1 First Aid certificate is an asset.
• Large scale camp cooking experience is an asset.
• Red Seal or other certifications is an asset.
• Experience in accurately producing weekly inventories is an asset.
• High standards in maintaining a clean and organized Kitchen.
• Be able to handle the following physical demands :
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Climb ladders or stairs.
• Stand, walk, squat, kneel or sit according to task for extended lengths of time.
• Perform repetitive hand work requiring full use of both hands.
• Perform work with arms at full length.
• Work with arms above shoulder height.

Additional Information

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Ability to expand skills in a large camp atmosphere
• Opportunity to move up in positions
• Excellent work-life balance with 2 week on / 2 week off rotations
• Zero cost of living while working on site
• Extended group health benefits and employer RRSP contributions

Work Schedule and Remuneration :

First Cooks work on a rotational schedule of 14 days on / 14 days off. They may be expected to work weekdays, weekends, and general holidays.

Wages are paid on an hourly basis and include a starting rate of $21.72.

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors.

Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

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