First Cook

Tamatta Mining and Construction Services Inc; Winnemucca (NV); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tamatta Mining and Construction Services Inc. is seeking a seasoned First Cook for a remote mining camp near Winnemucca, NV. You will lead from-scratch cooking for ~150 residents, manage menu planning, inventory, and food safety on a rotational schedule.

Responsibilities include training kitchen staff, maintaining a clean, safe work environment, and ensuring recipes meet dietary needs while controlling costs in a challenging remote setting.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for large groups in a remote camp setting (3+ years).
• Ability to produce from-scratch menu items and desserts.
• Strong knowledge of food safety practices and safe storage.
• Ability to lead, train, and coach kitchen staff.
• Commitment to workplace safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner for ~150 residents.
• Plan menus respecting preferences, allergies, and budgets.
• Manage inventory, ordering, labeling, and FIFO per safety plan.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized kitchen and team-first culture.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff to keep production on schedule.

Skills

Remote camp cooking

From-scratch cooking

Food safety

Staff leadership

Education

Food Handler certificate

First Aid / Advanced First Aid

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

Our work begins where the road ends.