First Cook - Services
- Wolverine Lodge, Hwy 63, Aostra Road, Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 4V9, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3-5+ years food service experience, preferably in a remote environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Civeo Services Employees LP is looking to fill a First Cook position at our Lodges located near Fort McMurray, AB. The successful candidate will cook a wide variety of foods, develop meal plans, inventory and grocery orders, provide direction to kitchen staff, and ensure the highest quality of food and baking possible. Duties will include meal preparation, supervisory tasks, inventory, administrative tasks, safety and teamwork. First Cooks are expected to be leaders, team players and examples of excellence. Reporting to the designated supervisor, the successful candidate will work a 20/10 rotation, which may include days, nights, weekend shifts, and statutory holidays.
Key Responsibilities
- Plans and organizes the culinary team in the preparation of food items and task assignments
- Assist with menu ordering, inventory, and daily production planning
- Preparation and production of menu items
- Ensure daily production levels are met
- Ensure all daily, weekly and monthly cleaning lists are completed
- Ensure food quality, food safety and service standards are met and maintained daily
- Adhere to safety policies and procedures by following company Safe Work Practices and Standard Operating Procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Red Seal Cook Certification is required
- 3-5+ years food service experience, preferably in a remote environment.
- Food Safety certification valid in the province of Alberta is required.
- First Aid Certification is an asset.
- Proven leadership, organizational and time management skills in an industrial kitchen environment
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
We are dedicated to employment equity and continuously strive to enhance our diversity and inclusion practices, fostering a respectful and collaborative workforce. We seek applicants with diverse skills, experiences, and competencies to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those living and working away from home.
If you want to join a forward-thinking and innovative company that values and rewards teamwork, hard work, and quality, please apply! We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The First Cook is responsible for planning and organizing the culinary team, managing menu production, and overseeing inventory and grocery orders. They must ensure high standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness while providing leadership to kitchen staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Red Seal Cook Certification and possess 3-5 years of food service experience, preferably in a remote environment. A valid Alberta Food Safety certification is required, and First Aid certification is considered an asset.
Skills
- Culinary arts
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
- Food safety
- Team leadership
- Production planning
- Kitchen supervision
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Communication
- Baking
- Food preparation
- Safety compliance
- Administrative tasks
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
- Trades
Keywords
- First Cook
- Red Seal Cook Certification
- Food Safety Certification
- Industrial kitchen
- Remote environment
- Menu planning
- Inventory control
- Production planning
- Culinary team
- Safety policies
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Food preparation
- Baking
- Administrative tasks
- Fort McMurray