Remote Camp 1st Cook – Lead Kitchen & Safety

Matrix; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel pay

Job summary

MATRIX Camps, Logistics & Aviation is seeking experienced 1st Cooks for rotational positions at remote camp locations across Canada. Candidates must hold a Culinary Diploma or Red Seal, and Advanced First Aid or OFA3.

You will prepare meals, supervise kitchen staff, and maintain HACCP standards in challenging weather conditions. This site-based role involves travel to multiple camps with 3‑month contracts and potential travel pay.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing meals for remote camp/kitchen settings.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP procedures.
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including baked goods from scratch.
• Plan menus meeting dietary preferences and budgeted costs.
• Manage food inventory, ordering, storage, FIFO rotation; ensure safety.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary Diploma

Red Seal Designation

Job description

MATRIX Camps, Logistics & Aviation is seeking experienced 1st Cooks for rotational positions at remote camp locations across Canada. Candidates must hold a Culinary Diploma or Red Seal, and Advanced First Aid or OFA3.

You will prepare meals, supervise kitchen staff, and maintain HACCP standards in challenging weather conditions. This site-based role involves travel to multiple camps with 3‑month contracts and potential travel pay.