First Cook

Air North; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight benefits

Travel benefits

RRSP options

Discounts on vehicle & fuel

Job summary

Air North is seeking a First Cook in Whitehorse, Yukon. The role focuses on ensuring catering standardization, independent daily menu creation, and collaboration with the team to meet quality and safety standards.

The position requires culinary apprenticeship with 5+ years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and knowledge of health and safety regulations; Air North emphasizes inclusivity and offers strong travel benefits and RRSP options.

Qualifications

• Combination of culinary apprenticeship and 5+ years of experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Strong sense of accountability, honesty and responsibility.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to Air North's mission.

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 and leadership direction
• Adhere to standard recipes and specifications to maintain consistency and compliance with standards
• Ensure all activities follow safety regulations set by authorities

Skills

Culinary apprenticeship

Experience >5 years

Valid Driver's License

Health and safety awareness

Accountability and responsibility

Customer service oriented

Education

Culinary apprenticeship

5+ years culinary experience

Tools

Food Safe certification

WHMIS

First Aid

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

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!