First Cook

Tamatta Mining and Construction Services Inc; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Tamatta Mining and Construction Services Inc is seeking a First Cook for a remote mining camp in Winnemucca, NV. You will prepare meals for about 150 residents on a 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off rotation, with from-scratch cooking and desserts provided by Matrix.

Maintain a safe, clean kitchen and lead the staff as needed. Required are 3+ years in remote camp kitchens, from-scratch capabilities, and Food Handler plus First Aid certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in remote camp kitchen settings and leading kitchen staff.
• Ability to plan menus that meet dietary requirements and budget.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, storage, sanitation and FIFO rotation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner for ~150 residents.
• Plan menus, accommodate preferences and dietary/allergy needs.
• Manage food inventory, ordering, storage and FIFO rotation.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff to keep production running smoothly.

Skills

Food safety practices

Team leadership

From-scratch cooking

Education

Food Handler certificate

First Aid / Advanced First Aid certification

Job description

First Cook (Remote Mining Camp) — Winnemucca, NV

We are seeking an experienced 1st Cook for rotational, site-based work at a remote mining camp site in the Winnemucca, NV region. Our camp operates at approximately 150 occupancy.

If you’re a hands-on culinary leader who takes pride in from-scratch cooking and baking and you consistently follow food safety and site safety standards, we want to hear from you.

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.

Our work begins where the road ends.