First Cook

Socket.dev; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight benefits for you and family

Hotels and cruises

Health & dental benefits

RRSP options

Cargo shipping benefits

Vehicle and home heating fuel discount

Job summary

Air North is seeking a First Cook in Whitehorse, Yukon to join a team delivering high-quality catering for flights. The role involves developing daily menu items, maintaining standard recipes, and collaborating with peers to ensure consistent food preparation aligned with our standards.

Ideal candidates will have a culinary apprenticeship with 5+ years experience, a valid drivers license, and solid knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Combination of culinary apprenticeship and experience exceeding 5 years.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Strong sense of accountability, honesty, and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide menu development input.
• Contribute to a cultivated team environment and provide support to peers.
• Maintain a level of food preparation consistent with business levels and leadership direction.
• Adhere to standard recipes and specifications to ensure consistency.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed as laid out by regulatory bodies.

Skills

Culinary skills

Driver's license

Health and safety knowledge

Accountability

Education

Culinary apprenticeship

Job description

Wage: $24.00 Hours of Work: Full-Time (35-40 hours per week) Location: Whitehorse, Yukon

At Air North we believe that connecting people is more than just a business—it’s a mission. With every flight, we’re bridging communities, empowering travelers, and showcasing the beauty of the North, and other exciting Canadian destinations. When you join our team, you become part of a close-knit group that works together to make travel safe, enjoyable, and memorable. From our attentive service to our famous warm cookies served on board, every detail reflects our commitment to a welcoming experience with true Yukon hospitality. Join us if you’re passionate about making a difference and eager to be part of an airline that values community and commitment.

Why join us?

• Phenomenal local and international flight benefits for you and your family!
• Extra travel benefits such as hotels and cruises
• Employer paid health & dental benefits
• Group RRSP investment options
• Cargo shipping benefits
• 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:

• Provide menu development input
• 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!