First Cook

Air North; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent airline in Yukon is seeking a First Cook to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for catering standards and food preparation, demonstrating culinary creativity and leadership. Key qualifications include over 5 years of culinary experience and a valid driver's license. This is a full-time position with competitive wage and benefits including travel discounts for employees and families. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We value diverse perspectives and look forward to your application.

Benefits

Phenomenal flight benefits

Extra travel benefits

Group RRSP investment options

Vehicle and home heating discounts

Qualifications

• Combination of culinary apprenticeship and experience exceeding 5 years.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Basic understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to our unique mission.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Ensure catering standardization and food preparation meets requirements.
• Contribute to a cultivated team environment.
• Maintain food preparation consistency.
• Adhere to safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary experience

Team collaboration

Safety regulations knowledge

Accountability

Customer service

Education

Culinary apprenticeship

Tools

5-ton truck operation

Job description

Wage: $24.00
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 ensures catering standardization and that all food preparations meets or exceeds established requirements. The First Cook works with a degree of independence to create daily menu items as well as brain storming new ideas!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a cultivated team environment and provide support, motivation and encouragement to peers
• Maintain a level of food preparation consistent with business levels & leadership direction
• Adhere to standard recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met
• Ensure all activities are following all safety regulations laid out by regulatory bodies

Must haves:

• Combination of culinary apprenticeship and experience exceeding 5 years
• Valid Drivers License
• Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations
• 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:

• Valid Food Safe, WHMIS and First Aid
• Ability to comfortably operate a 5-ton truck

Ready to join us?

• Submit your resume and cover letter explaining why you are an ideal fit for the role
• If selected, we'll reach out within 10 days for a brief introductory call
• Successful candidates will then proceed to an interview with our Recruiter and Hiring Manager
• We aim to make final decisions within 14 days of the initial call

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!