Chef - Red Seal

Nasittuq Corporation; Nunavut; Remote; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Chef for remote Long Range Radar Sites in Nunavut. This role involves planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals while maintaining high standards of safety and hygiene. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background with at least five years of experience and the ability to thrive in a challenging remote environment. With a unique 6x6 rotation schedule, the position offers competitive overtime pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Join a team committed to safety, diversity, and social responsibility, and make a meaningful impact in a rewarding career.

Benefits

Private accommodations

Paid travel days

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employer-matched pension plan

Arctic clothing provided

Annual safety footwear allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Chef experience in a hotel, cafeteria, or restaurant.
• Proven ability to manage inventory and ordering processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and serve meals in accordance with an approved cycle menu.
• Ensure a safe and sanitary work environment, including kitchen cleaning.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and documentation.

Skills

Effective planning

Organization

Time management

Safe food handling

Quality operations

Cross-cultural skills

Education

Interprovincial Journeyman Chef

Safe Food Handling Certification

Valid Driver's License

Job description

LOCATION : Remote Long Range Radar Sites located in Sanirajak, NU (FOX-Main) and / or Dewar Lakes, NU (FOX-3), Location Remote Long Range Radar Sites located in Cambridge Bay, NU (CAM-MAIN) and / or Shepard Bay, NU (CAM-3)

SECURITY CLEARANCE : Reliability

POSITION TYPE : Permanent, Unionized, 6x6 Rotation (6 weeks on, followed by 6 weeks off for rest and travel)

REPORTS TO : Site Supervisor and / or Zone Manager

ABOUT US :

Nasittuq Corporation (from the Inuktitut word meaning “looking out from the highest point”) operates and maintains the North Warning System (NWS), a critical joint Canada-US radar network with 47 sites across Northern Canada.

OUR CORE VALUES—Safety, Diversity, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Environmental Stewardship, and Agility—guide everything we do.

Scope :

Reporting to the Zone Manager and / or Site Supervisor, the Chef is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious and tasty meals for employees at a remote site. This role ensures high-quality food service while maintaining strict safety, hygiene, and inventory management standards in a remote challenging environment.

What You’ll Do :

• Plan, prepare, and serve meals in accordance with an approved cycle menu, catering to dietary restrictions and preferences.
• Ensure a safe and sanitary work environment, including kitchen and dining area cleaning.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and documentation, including receipt, storage, and control of supplies.
• Regularly inspect and maintain kitchen equipment and food storage areas.
• Implement food service in compliance with the Food Safety Code of Practice.
• Contribute to site safety and emergency response as required.
• Provide first aid support if needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including travel to other sites for chef functions.
• Must be able and willing to deploy and travel to all Long Range Radar (LRR) and Short Range Radar (SRR) sites upon operational requirements.

Who You Are :

• Certificates / Licenses : Interprovincial Journeyman Chef, or equivalent culinary qualifications AND Safe Food Handling Certification; Valid Driver's Licenses
• Experience : Minimum 5 years of Chef experience in a hotel, cafeteria or restaurant environment. Previous camp experience is preferred / an asset. Proven ability to manage inventory and ordering processes is required.
• Skills : Effective planning, organization, and time management. Proficient in safe food handling and quality operations. Ability to handle multiple priorities and work independently or as part of a team.
• Cross-Cultural Skills : Must be willing and able to work in a cross-cultural environment while supporting Nasittuq’s mission and commitment to Inuit employment.
• Remote Workplace : Ability to work in remote locations and physically demanding conditions, including adverse weather, while adhering to required PPE standards.

Why Join Us?

Rotation & Overtime : 6 weeks in / 6 weeks out rotation, 48 hours per week, with overtime paid at 1.5x your base rate for extra hours worked. Paid travel days (up to 2 days) and all travel costs covered.

Living Arrangements : Private accommodations with prepared meals, Wi-Fi, TV, laundry facilities, and recreational options (exercise equipment, pool tables, shuffleboard).

Comprehensive Benefits : Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; employer-matched pension plan (5%).

Additional Perks : Arctic clothing provided for safety, annual safety footwear allowance of $175, and a $500 referral bonus for bringing in qualified colleagues.

Growth Opportunities : Access to training and skill development, with reasonable expenses covered.

Vacation Pay : 6% for employees under five years and 8% for those with over five years of tenure.

Northern Living Allowance : Additional biweekly allowance for employees residing in designated northern communities : Inuvik, Cambridge Bay, Sanirajak, and Iqaluit.

Land Claim Beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements will be prioritized. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.

Nasittuq provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Translation : We invite you to join us and embark on a rewarding career journey!

We thank you for your interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Candidates with experience in Chef roles are encouraged to apply.

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