1st Cook

Job summary

The 1st Cook is responsible for preparing and serving high-standard meals and managing food services in compliance with management guides. They also provide coverage for the Chef's position during rotations and supervise kitchen staff.

Job details

Who We Are: ATCO Frontec provides facilities management, remote operations, infrastructure, construction, and defence support services across Canada and internationally. We partner with government, Indigenous, industrial, commercial, and defence clients to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative solutions in both urban and remote environments. Our success is built on operational excellence, strong client relationships, and the expertise of our people. Where We Work and Live: ATCO Frontec has been operating in Resolute Bay since 1970 and have a long history of providing services in the North. The ATCO Frontec team in Resolute Bay provides logistics services for various Northern Government and private sector initiatives, including support and maintenance for the Polar Continental Shelf Program, the Resolute Bay Weather Observation, and the operation, maintenance and distribution of fuel for the hamlet and the Resolute Bay airport. The project team also provides logistics and operational support to initiatives in surrounding communities including Eureka and Grise Fiord. With a wide range of resources and experience, the Resolute Bay team can handle any operation in one of the most hostile climates in Canada. Description: ATCO Frontec is seeking a 1st Cook to join our Site Services department in Resolute Bay, Nunavut. The 1st Cook is responsible to ensure that meals are prepared and served to the highest standard possible. The 1st Cook provides coverage of the Chef’s position when they are out on rotation. Working on a rotation of 4 weeks on/4 weeks off, 7 days a week, with all travel, accommodations and meals provided. Responsibilities: · Assist the Chef in managing food services in strict compliance with ATCO Frontec Food Service Management Guides · Assists the Chef in the preparation of all foods to be served at the designated time · Assist the chef in the inventory control to assure proper minimum stock · Order supplies in accordance with the population of the lodge · Ensure that the meals are prepared and severed to the highest standard · Ensure that the kitchen staff completes their given tasks in a professional and timely manner · Train workers in food preparation, service, sanitation, and safety procedures · Assign duties, responsibilities, and work areas to ensure efficient service · Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance · Clean kitchen, utensils and equipment. · Other duties as assigned by management from time to time Qualifications: · Must have Red Seal Certification · 5 or more years’ experience as 1st Cook in the hotel/restaurant industry · Advanced Food Safe Certificate is Required · Professional communication skills, oral, and written · Ability to work with and supervise other kitchen employees · Strong organization and leadership skills · Ability to prioritize and multitask · Work well under pressure · Ability to prioritize and multitask · Effectively solve problems We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. This position has been identified as safety sensitive and will require completion and successful passing of a pre-employment alcohol & drug test, fit to work medical test, and criminal record check. Final candidates will be required to undergo a Security Clearance Check. Collection, use, and retention of personal information will be in accordance with ATCO Group privacy policies and practices. By submitting your resume and personal information to the ATCO Group of Companies, and/or participating in a personal interview, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information by the ATCO Group of Companies to determine your suitability for employment opportunities within the ATCO Group of Companies.

What you’ll do

The 1st Cook is responsible for preparing and serving high-standard meals and managing food services in compliance with management guides. They also provide coverage for the Chef's position during rotations and supervise kitchen staff.

Requirements

Candidates must possess Red Seal Certification, an Advanced Food Safe Certificate, and at least 5 years of experience as a 1st Cook. Strong leadership skills and the ability to pass safety-sensitive pre-employment screenings are required.

Benefits

• Travel Provided
• Accommodations Provided
• Meals Provided

Listed skills

• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food Preparation
• Kitchen Management
• Inventory Control
• Staff Training
• Sanitation Procedures
• Safety Compliance
• Leadership
• Multitasking
• Problem Solving
• Professional Communication
• Support Services
• Red Seal Certification
• Operation Maintenance
• Safety Procedures
• Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Food Services
• Facility Management
• Sanitation
• Restaurant Operation
• Security Clearance
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Trades
• Logistics
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant

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