First Cook, Full Time

ESS Compass; Smithers; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

ESS Compass is seeking a First Cook for a Fly In/Fly Out remote camp in Smithers, BC. The role requires banquet or remote camp cooking experience and a valid Food Safety Certification. You will prepare, pre-cook, and manage mise en place for high-volume service while maintaining health and safety standards.

The position supports a 10-hour shift, 21 days on/7 days off, with competitive wages. Strong independence and teamwork, plus excellent communication, are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• First Cook experience in a banquet or remote camp environment.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school or Red Seal Certification is an asset.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Prepare mise en place for high volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use following health and safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products.
• Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
• Report maintenance issues or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

First Cook experience

Communication skills

Teamwork and independence

Education

Red Seal Certification

Culinary certificate

Tools

Food Safety Certification

Job description

36249-Eskay K46 Construct | 36249
2990 BC 16
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0, CAN

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

Prepares food in accordance with applicable corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Prepare "mise en place" (setting in place of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery, etc) and other products as required for high volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate storage areas.
• Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications

Think you have what it takes to be one of our First Cooks? We're committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here's how we'll know you'll be successful in the role:

• First Cook experience in a banquet or remote camp environment.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school or Red Seal Certification is an asset.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Familiar with industry's best practices.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Position Requirements

• Pass a Drug & Alcohol Test
• Shift: 10hr/day
• Rotation: 21 Days on/7 Days off

ESS Canada is committed to building meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities and supporting inclusive employment opportunities. Consistent with our Indigenous community partnership commitments and voluntary employment equity initiatives, qualified Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) may be given preference in the hiring process. Such applicants are invited to voluntarily self-identify and may be required to confirm a claim of Indigenous identity during the hiring process.

The hourly wage for this position is $25.75 .Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicablepaytransparencylegislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence-based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process. This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.

Travel Required

Yes . Fly In/Fly Out, Remote Camp. Flight and accommodations provided.

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well