1st Cook-Remote Lodge Fort Francis, ON

Aramark Canada; Winnipeg; Remote; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit packages

Transportation provided

Rotational schedule

Job summary

A leading food services provider is hiring a 1st Cook for a remote lodge near Fort Francis, ON. This role involves cooking, food preparation, and supervising kitchen staff while ensuring adherence to food safety regulations. Candidates must have previous cooking experience and be able to work independently. Comprehensive benefits and transport from Winnipeg are provided, along with a rotation schedule. A food safety certification is required.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Food safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties and food safety.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Basic math skills

Job description

Job Description

Aramark Remote Workplace Services is hiring for 1st Cook positions for a remote lodge near Fort Francis, ON. The 1st Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The individual in this role should safely handle knives and equipment, including grills, fryers, ovens, and broilers, and must supervise kitchen staff and delegate responsibilities. The responsibilities of the position may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefit packages are offered. Transportation is provided out of Winnipeg, MB. Rotations are 2 weeks on and 1 week off.

All candidates considered for hire will be required to successfully pass a pre‑employment criminal background check.

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 toward 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.

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 lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aramark does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Food and Beverage Services