1st Cook- Remote Lodge Chapleau, ON

Aramark Canada; Timmins; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 days on / 14 days off

Long shifts 10–12 hours

Transport from Timmins

Benefits package

Meals on site

Footwear allowance

Training & mentorship

New lodge opportunity

Job summary

Aramark Canada is hiring a Lead 1st Cook for a brand-new lodge opening near Chapleau, Ontario. You will lead kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality meals following standardized recipes and safety protocols.

You will manage daily prep, cooking, and plating, while maintaining sanitation standards and supporting on-site training and development. This role offers meals and accommodations on site and a pathway to grow with a new lodge team.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred
• Experience as a cook or related role required
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations
• Food safety certification required
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, food safety and sanitation
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and recipes
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping and peeling
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment
• Bakes, roasts, steams and uses various cooking methods
• Arranges, garnishes, portions food per guidelines
• Stores food per safety policies
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment
• Maintains excellent customer service
• Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures
• Ensures security of company assets
• Produces and maintains production records

Skills

Previous supervisor experience

Cook experience

Work independently

Basic math

Interpersonal & communication

Education

Advanced Food Safe Certificate

WHMIS & 5 Step Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Lead 1st Cook - New Lodge Opening Near Chapleau, ON

Exciting opportunity!

Job Description

Lead 1st Cooks for a brand-new remote lodge opening near Chapleau, Ontario at the end of November. Join our team and play a key role in launching this exciting new operation.

About The Role

The Lead 1st Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals using standardized recipes and production guidelines while ensuring compliance with food safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures. This position safely operates kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, and knives.

In addition to food preparation, the Lead 1st Cook provides leadership within the kitchen by supervising team members, delegating responsibilities, and helping ensure efficient daily operations. Responsibilities may vary based on site-specific requirements and business needs.

What We Offer

• 14 days on / 14 days off rotation
• 10 or 12-hour shifts based on operational requirements
• Transportation out of Timmins, ON
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Meals and accommodations provided while on site
• Footwear allowance (where applicable)
• Ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities
• Opportunity to be part of a new lodge opening and growing team

Requirements

All candidates selected for hire must successfully complete:

• Criminal background check
• Current WHMIS & 5 Step Certificate
• Advanced Food Safe Certificate

Job Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, standard food safety and sanitation procedures, cooking methods, etc.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized recipes
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following established guidelines
• Properly stores food by following food safety policies and procedures
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred
• Experience as a cook or related role required
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required
• Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage
• Food safety certification required
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection, and careers all around the world. You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.