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First Cook (Fly In- Fly Out)

  • Yellowknife, NT, Canada

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MATRIX is looking for an experienced First Cooks. You are team oriented, motivated, and have a high attention for details, accuracy and can prioritize tasks. You will play a key role at one of our remote exploration camps by performing or coordinating all catering both independently and within a team setting. This position reports to the Camp Manager.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare service for three (3) daily meals; Buffet Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Prepare baked goods and desserts from scratch
  • Develop menus that reflect site preferences and dietary restrictions.
  • Maintain sufficient food inventory for site resident numbers.
  • Implement and execute a Food Safety Plan using advanced HACCP recording methods
  • Order, received, and properly store grocery orders.
  • Liaise with grocers for quality, quantity and back orders
  • Maintain a well-organized and clean food storage area
  • Ensure the "first in first out" rotation procedures to support food inventory control
  • Execute safe food storage and labeling of potential food allergy items
  • Participate in daily toolbox meetings
  • Provide facility orientation to incoming kitchen staff.
  • Conduct monthly worksite and kitchen facility inspections to ensure health and safety of workspace
  • Ensure kitchen staff performs tasks according to safe work practices and safe job procedures
  • Report any unsafe conditions and/or equipment to Camp Manager.
  • Report all incidents and accidents immediately
  • Ensure good housekeeping in the work area at all times
  • Provide coaching and training to kitchen staff.
  • Maintain a high performing, team orientated and productive work environment

Required Knowledge & Experience

  • Minimum of three (3) years working in a remote camp as a First Cook
  • Management, organizational and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Highly motivated, team-oriented individual with attention to detail
  • Ability to work a rotation schedule
  • Physical ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
  • Able to lift and move heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform physical labor
  • Able to maintain a high level of performance over a 10 - 12 hour shift

Preferred Licensing & Certifications:

  • Food Safe Handling Certificate and WHMIS Certificate
  • Culinary Diploma and/or Red Seal Designation preferred
  • Previous experience working in a remote camp setting

Please note that references and a criminal record check is mandatory for this position.
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Responsibilities

Prepare and coordinate three daily meals, baked goods, and desserts while developing menus that meet site preferences and dietary restrictions. Manage food inventory and safety procedures, maintain a clean and safe kitchen, and train and support kitchen staff.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of experience as a First Cook in a remote camp, strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills, and the ability to work a rotation schedule and physically demanding shifts. Food Safe Handling and WHMIS certificates are preferred, as are a culinary diploma or Red Seal designation; references and a criminal record check are mandatory.

Skills

  • Meal Preparation
  • Baking
  • Menu Development
  • Food Inventory Management
  • Food Safety
  • HACCP
  • Grocery Ordering and Receiving
  • Food Storage and Labeling
  • Kitchen Inspections
  • Health and Safety
  • Staff Training and Coaching
  • Team Leadership
  • Organization
  • Problem-Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Communication

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Categories

  • Food & Beverage
  • Hospitality
  • Management & Leadership
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • First Cook
  • Remote Exploration Camp
  • Catering
  • Buffet Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Baking
  • Desserts
  • Menu Development
  • Dietary Restrictions
  • Food Inventory
  • Food Safety Plan
  • HACCP
  • Grocery Orders
  • Food Storage
  • First In First Out
  • Food Allergy Labeling
  • Toolbox Meetings
  • Kitchen Inspections
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Housekeeping
  • Staff Orientation
  • Coaching
  • Training
  • Food Safe Handling Certificate
  • WHMIS Certificate
  • Culinary Diploma
  • Red Seal
  • Rotation Schedule

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