First Cook Lead

Air North Partnership; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight benefits for you and family

Hotels and cruises

Group RRSP options

Vehicle and home heating fuel discount

Job summary

Air North in Whitehorse, Yukon seeks an experienced kitchen leader to supervise the Black Wolf Bistro cooks and sandwich staff, ensuring recipes, production standards, and timelines are met. This role emphasizes food safety, HACCP compliance, and efficient operations, coordinating with Flight Catering Leads and other departments, while contributing to menu development and continuous improvement.

Eligible candidates bring a culinary apprenticeship and 5+ years of experience, valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Combination of culinary apprenticeship and experience exceeding 5 years.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Experience maintaining records for food time/temperatures logs, food costing reports, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Strong sense of accountability, honesty, and responsibility.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to Air North's mission through customer service, operations, or support.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily activities of cooks and sandwich counter staff.
• Ensure production standards, food quality, safety, and timelines.
• Coordinate production with Flight Catering Leads and other departments.
• Assist with menu development and recipe standardization.
• Maintain HACCP records and food safety documentation.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained and report issues.
• Troubleshoot during service disruptions and IROPs.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food safety knowledge

Menu development input

Education

Culinary apprenticeship

5+ years culinary experience

Job description

Wage: $26.00
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 incumbentis responsible for leading and supervising the daily activities of the Black Wolf Bistro cooks, and sandwich counter staff while maintaining production standards, food quality, safety, and operational efficiency. The position serves as the senior culinary resource on shift and ensures all production requirements are completed according to company standards and timelines.

Food Production & Quality

• Ensure all menu items are prepared to approved recipes, specifications, and production standards
• Coordinate production requirements with Flight Catering Leads and other operational departments
• Assist with menu development, recipe standardization, and continuous product improvement

Operations, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure HACCP records, temperature logs, and food safety documentation are complete and accurate
• Ensure kitchen equipment is kept in good working order and promptly report defective or damaged equipment
• Assist with troubleshooting during service disruptions and irregular operations (IROPs)
• Identify and implement improvements to efficiency, food quality, safety, and work practices

Must haves

• Combination of culinary apprenticeship and experience exceeding 5 years
• Valid Drivers License
• Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Experience in maintaining records or food time/temperatures logs, food costing reports, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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!