Baker & Breakfast Cook

Gilder Search Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Strong safety culture

Competitive wages

Benefits after probation

Remote camp teamwork

Job summary

Royal Camp Services ltd is seeking a Baker and Breakfast Cook to operate on a remote site with 20-600 clients. You will supervise the night shift, ensure food safety, and deliver high-quality baked goods and morning meals.

The role requires 2-5 years bakery/breakfast experience, ability to lift up to 25 lbs, and willingness to travel to Edmonton or Grande Prairie transport sites. Alberta Food Safety and First Aid certs are preferred.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing kitchen staff.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Excellent communication with team and supervisors.
• Food safety knowledge and adherence to policies.
• Ability to work night shifts and adapt to remote site environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in breakfast preparation, seasoning, and cooking.
• Master scratch and par baking of breads, pastries, and cakes.
• Supervise and mentor night shift kitchen staff.
• Assist Chef with meal prep, inventory, and ordering.
• Ensure safety policies and PPE usage are followed.

Skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Food safety

Education

Red Seal Certification

Culinary education

Job description

For over 30 years Royal Camp Services ltd has been Western Canada's premier remote camp catering company. We provide catering solutions for small camps consisting of just a few clients to major camp projects necessitating hundreds of clients.

We are currently looking to add a Baker and Breakfast Cook to work in a remote site with 20-600 clients.

Reporting to the Chef, a Baker and Breakfast Cook ensures our clients are delivered an exceptional culinary experience by producing a variety of baked goods and providing a great morning meal. Acting as the supervisor on the night shift, the Baker and Breakfast Cook is also responsible for the food safety and quality of food prepared within the night shift.

Job duties can include but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of breakfast
• Demonstrate mastery of all aspects of scratch and par baking (i.e., breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, squares, etc.)
• Demonstrate creativity in baking production creating variety for each type of baked good
• Assist Chef with meal preparation, inventory management, and ordering
• Accommodate various diets including vegetarian, vegan, cultural, food allergies, and other specific requests
• Able to safely use, clean, and maintain all kitchen equipment
• Supervise, manage, train, mentor, and direct other kitchen staff
• Ensure all daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks are completed
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures as per task, equipment usage, or PPE requirements
• Assist in unloading the grocery truck
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of relevant baker and breakfast experience
• Must supply own travel to our transport sites located in Edmonton or Grande Prairie
• Red Seal Baker or Cook Certification an asset
• Post-secondary culinary education considered an asset
• Must have a valid Standard First Aid certification and an Alberta Health Services approved Food Safety Certificate
• Proven ability to lead a team, including strong organizational skills and time management skills
• Available to work a night shift
• Must be able to lift, move, push, pull, and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Available to work multiple rotations including but not limited to 21-7 and 28-14
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (including reading, writing, and speaking English)
• Be able to provide at least 2 professional work references

What we offer:

• Opportunities for advancement through internal promotions
• A strong safety culture emphasizing training and awareness so that you come home safely
• Competitive industry wages which outperform similar jobs in urban areas
• Benefits package available following probationary period
• High performing coworkers who will help you excel and adapt to a remote camp environment

Due to the safety sensitive nature of our positions employees are required to successfully complete a site pre-access drug and alcohol test. Furthermore, employees are required to successful complete site specific training and orientations.