First Cook

Matrix; Elko (NV); Remote; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Camps, Logistics & Aviation is seeking an experienced First Cook to support food service at a remote mining camp near Winnemucca, Nevada. You’ll lead hands-on meal preparation and baking from scratch for about 150 residents, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities include preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner, planning menus within budget, managing inventory, and training kitchen staff to keep production running smoothly in a rotational schedule (3 weeks on / 3 weeks off).

Qualifications

• Three years remote camp experience required.
• From-scratch cooking and baking/desserts.
• Food safety certificates required.
• Ability to lead, train, and coach kitchen staff.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner for ~150 residents with from-scratch cooking.
• Plan menus to meet resident preferences and dietary needs within budgeted costs.
• Manage food inventory, FIFO rotation, labeling per safety plan.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized kitchen with a team-first approach.
• Train, support, and supervise kitchen staff to keep production running smoothly.

Skills

Leadership

Remote camp cooking

Menu planning

Food safety knowledge

Education

Food Safety / Food Handler certificate

First Aid / Advanced First Aid certificate

MSHA certification

Job description

First Cook

Location: Remote mining camp near Winnemucca, Nevada
Work Schedule: Rotational; schedule not specified
Camp Size: Approximately 150 residents

Matrix Camps, Logistics & Aviation is seeking an experienced First Cook to support food service at a remote mining camp. The First Cook will take a hands-on lead in preparing meals and baked goods from scratch for approximately 150 residents.

The successful candidate will bring strong culinary skills, support the kitchen team, and consistently follow food safety and site safety standards.

Matrix: Our work begins where the road ends.

Basics

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner for approximately 150 residents, including from-scratch cooking, baking, and desserts (as provided by Matrix)
• Plan menus that meet resident preferences and dietary/allergy requirements, while staying within budgeted food costs
• Manage food inventory: ordering, storage, labeling, and FIFO rotation according to the Matrix food safety plan
• Maintain kitchen standards: safe, clean, and organized workspace with a strong team-first approach
• Train, support, and supervise kitchen staff while keeping production running smoothly

Requirements

• Experience preparing meals for small and large groups in a remote camp kitchen setting (3 years remote camp experience required)
• Ability to produce from-scratch menu items, including baking/desserts
• Food Safety / Food Handler certificate (required)
• First Aid / Advanced First Aid certification (required)
• Strong knowledge of food safety practices (safe storage, sanitation, and food handling)
• Ability to lead, train, and coach kitchen staff when required
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, cleanliness, and teamwork

Mine Site Safety & Compliance (MSHA / Nevada)

• MSHA certification is required
• Must comply with all applicable mine safety and health requirements, including MSHA regulations (30 CFR) and site-specific safety orientation/training
• PPE and site rules are required (specific PPE listed by the site upon onboarding)
• Reference and criminal record checks will be conducted
• Some sites may require pre-access drug screening and/or fitness-for-duty clearance

Preference

Preference will be given to local candidates (and candidates with proximity) in the Winnemucca, NV region.

Employment Eligibility

• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Matrix will comply with all applicable U.S. employment verification requirements (I-9)

Job Details

• Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal (Rotational)
• Rotation: 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off

Additional Notes

Once you’re in our system, you’ll be considered for upcoming camp opportunities throughout the year.

Matrix: Our work begins where the road ends.

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