Catering Lead Whitehorse, YT

Air North Partnership; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight benefits for you and family

Hotels and cruises travel perks

Group RRSP options

Vehicle and home heating fuel discount

Job summary

Air North in Whitehorse, Yukon, is seeking a catering operations supervisor to lead and plan all catering activities in line with Air North procedures. You will oversee daily catering operations and monitor staff while maintaining a positive, professional demeanor. Position is full-time in Whitehorse.

Wage is $26.00 per hour with full-time hours (35-40 per week). Benefits include flight perks for you and family, hotel/cruise travel perks, RRSP options, and discounts on vehicle and home heating

Qualifications

• Must have minimum 3 years of commercial kitchen operations and baking experience.
• Valad Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean abstract.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Strong sense of accountability, honesty and responsibility.
• Enthusiasm for Air North mission and service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and plan operational activities for catering services.
• Oversee daily catering operations and monitor staff.
• Prepare flights ahead of time, monitor passenger special requirements.
• Ensure on-time performance and HACCP compliance.
• Contribute to development of menus and staff events.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Baking

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wage: $26.00
Hours of Work: Full-Time (35-40 hours per week)
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon

• Phenomenal local and international flight benefits for you and your family!
• Extra travel benefits such as hotels and cruises
• Group RRSP investment options
• Vehicle and home heating fuel discounts through Chieftain Energy for you and your family

Role Summary:

The incumbent will be responsible to lead and plan operational activities associated with catering services in line with Air North procedures and policies. This position will oversee daily catering operations and monitor catering staff while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare flights ahead of time, monitoring passenger special requirements, and dispatching flights in a timely manner; ensure on-time performance (OTP)
• Monitor catering email, ensuring that flight or aircraft changes are updated and current
• Manage daily HACCP entries including receiving, cooking, and cooling temperatures
• Ensure daily meal production follows daily specifications and quantities, and reduces food waste
• Ensure a daily tailgate is completed identifying prep positions and cleaning schedules with both morning and afternoon staff
• Provide encouragement and guidance to fellow staff members
• Contribute to development and completion of corporate event menus and staff events

Must haves:

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Valad Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean abstract
• Minimum 3 years of commercial kitchen operations and baking experience
• A strong sense of accountability, honesty, and responsibility in all tasks, supporting the trust that we have built with passengers, partners, and communities
• Enthusiasm for contributing to our unique mission, whether that’s through direct customer service, operational excellence, or behind-the-scenes support
• Must be a legally entitled to work in Canada

Nice to haves:

• Experience operating a 5-ton truck

At Air North, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and service excellence, and we strive to build a team that reflects the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. If you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we’ll ensure your needs are met so you can bring your best self forward.

Thank you for considering a career with Air North. We look forward to receiving your application and possibly welcoming you aboard!