Second Cook (for Remote Northern Exploration Camp)

Athabasca University Students’ Union; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the culinary industry seeks a Second Cook for a remote northern exploration camp. The position involves working under the Chef to prepare meals, uphold kitchen safety standards, and requires baking skills alongside previous kitchen experience. This role includes ensuring food quality and managing various dietary requirements while benefiting from travel, meals, and accommodations covered during site work.

Benefits

Travel covered (flight or shuttle service from Saskatoon)

Meals provided on site

Accommodation provided during site work

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of previous kitchen experience essential.
• Ability to bake various products.
• Knowledge of allergy variation cooking skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sufficient meals including batch cooking for daily operations.
• Maintain a clean & safe kitchen according to standards.
• Direct activities per Chef's directives and ensure food readiness for meal times.

Skills

Kitchen management

Baking

Customer relations

Vegan cooking

Gluten-free cooking

Halal cooking

Education

Food Safe Certification

Job description

Second Cook (for Remote Northern Exploration Camp)

Job Order #: 6220217

NOC:63200

Employer Name:

Athabasca Catering Limited Partnership

Wage/Salary Info:

$25 per hour, plus meals, accommodation & flight

Posted Date:

10-Jun-2025

Location:

SASKATOON

# of Positions:

2

Employment Terms:

Temporary:F-T

Length of Employment:

with possible extension or move to another place in the company, pending good performance

Experience:

1-2 Years

Apply By:

01-Jul-2025

How to Apply?:

Visit www.athabascacatering.com/careers. CAREFULLY READ the "Tips When Applying". Send your resume & cover letter (as one document,in PDF or Word format) directly to [e-mail]. Use "SECOND COOK POSITION" for the email subject line.

Application Information

Employer Name:
Athabasca Catering Limited Partnership

**JOB IS LOCATED AT A REMOTE FLY-IN EXPLORATION CAMP. TO START ASAP.

**WE COVER YOUR TRAVEL (Flight or shuttle service, OUT OF SASKATOON), MEALS, & ACCOMMODATIONS when at site!

**SHIFT WORK & COMPRESSED WORKWEEKS ARE REQUIRED; SCHEDULES ARE 2-WEEK IN-AND-OUT ROTATIONS.

As the 2nd Cook, you will report to the Chef and shall prepare sufficient meals, including batch cooking for daily operations (based on site numbers). You will work with the chef to ensure company standards are met. Duties include:
- Determine the amounts of proteins to pull from freezer.
- Provide meat caring service on the line during busy times.
- Ensure all foods are ready and cook for mealtimes.
- Maintain a clean & safe kitchen according to standards.
- Ensure 3rd cook is notified of food to save; inform Chef on what's to be discarded.
- Assign & direct activities, per Chefs directives.
- Set up front line for meals.
- Conduct all duties in a safe manner; report all incidents.
- Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
- Previous kitchen experience is essential.
- Ability to bake (Pies, Breads, Rolls, Squares, cookies etc.).
- Possession of Food Safe Certification is a strong asset.
- Experience with kitchen management in the service industry is an asset.
- Knowledge of Vegan, Halal & Gluten allergy variation cooking skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team.
- Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to perform duties in a safe & efficient manner.
- Physical ability to perform assigned duties.
- Valid Driver's license preferred.
- Customer relation skills.

How to apply?
- Please follow instructions above.
- If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at [e-mail].
- Please use "SECOND COOK POSITION" for the email subject line.