1st Cook - West Red Lake Gold Project

Dexterra Group; Madsen; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the culinary sector seeks a First Cook for a remote camp setting. The role involves meal preparation, kitchen supervision, and ensuring quality standards. This position offers excellent work-life balance with a 2-week on/2-week off rotation and opportunities for skill expansion.

Benefits

All meals and accommodations provided

Access to gym and common areas

Excellent work-life balance

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience is required.
• Must have a current Food Safe certificate.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handling, preparation, and timely service of meals.
• Coordinating kitchen staff involved in meal preparation.
• Following proper storage and rotation of food supplies.

Skills

Cooking experience

Supervisory skills

Food safety standards

Education

Food Safe certificate

Red Seal certification

Job description

Job Description

The First Cook plays a key role in executing the daily dinner service with support from the culinary team. Working with Culinary leadership, the First Cook is responsible for preparing the feature proteins required for dinner service, ensuring that quality standards are met. As a senior member of the production team, the First Cook will demonstrate effective leadership and will be responsible, along with Culinary leadership, for monitoring daily operations.

The position involves a remote work lifestyle in a camp setting with the following amenities:

• All meals and accommodations are provided
• Travel is provided to and from the site locations from designated locations in Winnipeg, Red Lake, and surrounding areas
• Private room with cable television
• Access to Wi-Fi
• Access to laundry facilities and detergents
• Access to a gym and common areas

Key Responsibilities

• Handling, preparation, production, and timely service of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks according to approved methods and standards
• Preparing meals according to client scheduling, menu plan, and budget guidelines
• Preparing adequate quantities of menu choices by following all production quotas
• Cooking food close to consumption time; supervising portioning of meals to ensure proper amounts
• Coordinating all kitchen staff involved in meal preparation and service
• Following proper storage and rotation of all food supplies

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

• Previous cooking experience is required
• Must have a current Food Safe certificate
• Large-scale camp cooking experience is an asset
• Red Seal or other certifications are an asset
• Experience in accurately producing weekly inventories is an asset
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred
• High standards in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen
• Physical demands include:
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
• Climb ladders or stairs
• Stand, walk, squat, kneel, or sit for extended periods
• Repetitive hand work using both hands
• Work with arms at full length and above shoulder height

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• Excellent work-life balance with a 2-week on/2-week off rotation
• Opportunity to expand skills in a large camp environment
• Join an industry leader during growth phase

Work Schedule and Remuneration

First Cooks work on a rotational schedule of 2 weeks on/2 weeks off. Locations are remote, requiring air or ground travel. Work hours may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Wages start at $22.48/hour.

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process.