1st Cook

Aramark; Area D (Elaho/Garibaldi); On-site; CAD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

LandSea is seeking a 1st Cook to supervise the full scope of kitchen operations aboard the MV Isabelle for LandSea's remote camp in Squamish, BC. You will plan menus, manage inventory and labor costs, and ensure food quality and safety for diverse meals, including accommodations for allergies.

You'll supervise the 2nd Cooks and kitchen helpers, teach new techniques, and coordinate with shore-side and onboard teams to maintain high service standards during rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years supervisory experience as a 1st cook.
• Proven leadership, organizational, and time management skills in an industrial kitchen environment.
• Food Safety certification in the province of British Columbia for the duration of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes food preparation and culinary activities.
• Assists Chef with menu ordering, inventory, and daily production planning.
• Preparation and production of menu items.
• Ensures daily production levels are met.
• Ensures all daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning lists are completed.
• Ensures food quality, food safety, and service standards are met and maintained.
• May be required to perform administrative and supervisory tasks.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures by following safe work practices and company policies.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Inventory management

Food safety

Education

BC Food Safety Certification

Job description

Business Address: #7- 38921 Progress Way, Squamish, BC V8B 0K6

Primary Location: Squamish, British Columbia, Canada

Hours: Averaging 40 hours weekly (overtime rate - time and a half)

Employment term: Ongoing to January 31, 2028

Contact Information: [e-mail]

About LandSea

Operating out of beautiful Squamish British Columbia, between the mountains, sea, and sky, LandSea specializes in providing workforce accommodation and catering solutions for projects in remote land and marine locations throughout BC and Western Canada. We believe in and strive towards, “creating good places for people to live. Anywhere.” Visit our website at https://landseacamps.com/

About Working on a “Floatel”

LandSea will be providing workforce catering and accommodation services for guests onboard the MV Isabelle, a 650-passenger “Floatel”. At work, the crew is provided with accommodation, full meals, and WIFI, and can access health/gym facilities when off work. We provide partial uniforms and help with the travel/reservations as needed to and from locations. Excellent Health and Wellness benefits are being offered.

Union Status and Collective Agreement

• Your position is unionized and falls within the bargaining unit represented by UNITE HERE! Local 40. The terms and conditions of your employment, including wages, hours of work, and working conditions—are governed entirely by the prevailing Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”) between Landsea and the Union.
• Your base salary will be $26.69/hour. You will also receive overtime pay paid at time and a half for hours worked over 40 hours/week. There will be rotating shifts, and variable start times. You will be entitled to 10 days of paid holiday (or 4% of gross salary). Your compensation strictly complies with the UNITE HERE! Local 40 wage scale for this classification.

About the Opportunity

We have 3 openings for 1st Cook. This is a supervisory role responsible for the full scope of planning and directing all food preparation and cooking activities at the camp. This includes food requirement estimates and labor costs, maintaining inventory, ordering food, kitchen supplies, and equipment, ensuring the quality of food, creating new recipes, and preparing and cooking meals and specialty foods, including dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.

The 1st Cook also supervises and schedules daily duties for kitchen staff and provides instruction to the 2nd Cooks and kitchen helpers in preparation, garnishing, and presentation of food and teaching new cooking techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes food preparation and culinary activities.
• Assists Chef with menu ordering, inventory, and daily production planning.
• Preparation and production of menu items.
• Ensures daily production levels are met.
• Ensures all daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning lists are completed.
• Ensures food quality, food safety, and service standards are met and maintained.
• May be required to perform administrative and supervisory tasks.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures by following safe work practices and company policies.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years supervisory experience as a 1st cook
• Proven leadership, organizational, and time management skills in an industrial kitchen environment
• Food Safety certification in the province of British Columbia for the duration of employment is required.
• Ability to work within a multicultural diverse environment.
• Proven experience with inventory and grocery ordering

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch for long periods.
• Repeat the same movements including fast, repetitive movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 lbs.
• Use hands to handle objects and tools.

Certifications and other requirements

• All crew members onboard the MV Isabelle must have the minimum marine safety (Seafarers) certifications required by Transport Canada for the specific job.
• MED STCW Basic Safety Training.
• Marine Basic First Aid.
• MED STCW Survival Craft.
• Passenger Safety Management.
• Ability to clear a drug and alcohol test before hiring and potentially random tests throughout employment with prior notice.
• WHMIS 2015.
• Valid Government Issued Identification.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian, PR Status, or valid Work Permit).
• Criminal Record Check.
• Able to work the night shift.
• Available to work multiple rotations including 21-7, 2-2, 4-2, etc.

The pay range for this position is $26.69 - $26.69.

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.