1st Cook

ATCO Frontec; Elkford; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ATCO Frontec is hiring a 1st Cook to support Lodge operations in Alberta. You will assist the Chef, prepare meals to high standards, manage stock, and supervise kitchen staff in a challenging, safety‑minded environment.

Requirements include Red Seal, Advanced Food Safe, CSTS, and First Aid. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Certification required for the 1st Cook role.
• 5 years’ experience as 1st Cook in hotel/restaurant industry.
• Advanced Food Safe Certificate required.
• Valid CSTS and First Aid.
• Professional communication skills, oral and written.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and oversee tasks.
• Strong organization and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask; work well under pressure.
• Problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef in managing food services per ASL guides.
• Prepare all foods to be served at designated times.
• Assist inventory control to maintain stock levels.
• Order supplies according to lodge population.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served to high standards.
• Ensure kitchen staff complete tasks professionally and timely.
• Train workers in food prep, service, sanitation, and safety.
• Assign duties and work areas for efficient service.
• Inspect facilities/equipment for regulatory compliance.
• Clean kitchen, utensils and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Multitasking

Work under pressure

Problem solving

Education

Red Seal Certification

Advanced Food Safe Certificate

CSTS Training

First Aid Certification

Job description

Who We Are

Like our country, ATCO Frontec is built on a Frontier Spirit of being agile, robust, ready to go to the most challenging places and push the boundaries. Do YOU have the Frontier Spirit? If the answer is yes, you should probably work with us.

Who We Are

Like our country, ATCO Frontec is built on a Frontier Spirit of being agile, robust, ready to go to the most challenging places and push the boundaries. Do YOU have the Frontier Spirit? If the answer is yes, you should probably work with us. ATCO Frontec is a market leader providing facilities management, camp services, workforce lodging solutions, operational support services and disaster and emergency management for a diverse range of clients, allowing them to focus on their core business. We are a service organization, based on good people who get the job done in some of the most challenging places in the world. Our team is constantly pursuing excellence as a standard. We provide the training and supervision required to deliver the best customer service to our clients, and to ensure the highest safety standards. We value diversity and we’re committed to an inclusive, fair and respectful workplace, striving to create a work environment that allows for every employee to reach their full potential. ATCO Frontec is part of ATCO Ltd. With approximately 6,000 employees and assets of $23 billion, ATCO is a diversified global holding corporation with investments in Structures & Logistics (workforce housing, innovative modular facilities, construction, site support services, and logistics and operations management); Energy Infrastructure (electricity generation, transmission, and distribution; natural gas transmission, distribution and infrastructure development; energy storage and industrial water solutions; and electricity and natural gas retail sales); Transportation (ports and transportation logistics); and Commercial Real Estate. More information can be found at www.ATCO.com.

Description

The 1st Cook is responsible for responsible to ensure that meals are prepared and served to the highest standard possible. The 1st Cook provides coverage of the Chef’s position when he/she is out on rotation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef in managing food services in strict compliance with ASL Food Service Management Guides
• Assists the Chef in the preparation of all foods to be served at the designated time
• Assist the chef in the inventory control to assure proper minimum stock
• Order supplies in accordance with the population of the lodge
• Ensure that the meals are prepared and severed to the highest standard
• Ensure that the kitchen staff completes their given tasks in a professional and timely manner
• Train workers in food preparation, service, sanitation, and safety procedures
• Assign duties, responsibilities, and work areas to ensure efficient service
• Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
• Clean kitchen, utensils and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by management from time to time

Qualifications

• Must have Red Seal Certification
• 5 years’ experience as 1st Cook in the hotel/restaurant industry
• Advanced Food Safe Certificate is Required
• Valid CSTS and First Aid
• Professional communication skills, oral, and written
• Ability to work with and supervise other kitchen employees
• Strong organization and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Work well under pressure
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Effectively solve problems

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a Security Clearance Check.

This position has been identified as safety sensitive and will require completion of a pre-employment alcohol & drug test as well as a fit for work medical test.

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