Black Wolf Bistro

Black Wolf Bistro - First Cook**Air North - Yukon's Airline**
- Whitehorse, YT
- Full Time- Compensation: $24 Hourly- Health, Dental, Flights**Duration**
- Permanent**Job Level**
- Entry level**Intended job posting audience**Competition #: 4N24-026**

**Wage: $24.00 per hour**

**Hours of Work: Permanent Full-Time**

**Location: Whitehorse, Yukon**

The First Cook is responsible for assisting in leading the day-to-day activities of the Black Wolf Bistro (BWB)kitchen. This is a key team member in our kitchen operations and plays a vital role in delivering exceptional food quality, upholding cleanliness standards and customer satisfaction.

**Why work for us?**
- Set the pace for our travelers as they embark on their journey
- Flight benefits for you and your family on Air North and over 75 international airlines
- Employer paid health & dental benefits
- Group RRSP investment options
- Fuel discounts with our subsidiary company - Chieftain Energy
- Opportunities for advancement in your career
- Feeling of giving back to the community

**What does this role involve?**
- Provide training and guidance to the kitchen staff
- Ensure food is produced and assembled in accordance with the BWB specifications
- Ensure all activities are following all policies, procedures and regulations required for safety, work and food handling including Transport Canada, Health Canada, YG Aviation Branch and Air North
- Prepare a wide range of food items, including baked goods, sandwiches, salads, wraps, snacks and hot food items
- Ensure food items are cooked, are in correct packaging, stored, and handled at appropriate temperatures
- Monitor and maintain inventory levels of ingredients, ensuring adequate supplies for daily operation
- Participate in inventory counts and communicate inventory needs to management.
- Promote an effective communication to maintain efficient workflow between the kitchen and the counter staff
- Make adjustments to accommodate clients with specific allergies and/or diet restrictions
- Report any maintenance issue with equipment to the appropriate personnel
- Ensure opening/closing security procedures are followed to established guidelines
- Suggest and contribute to the team environment and provide support, motivation and encouragement to peers

**What are the requirements for this role?**
- Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to obtain and retain a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC)
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean abstract
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a commercial kitchen or a restaurant
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of food safe and food allergies
- Food Safe Level 1 certification an asset
- Must successfully pass both Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP) and Radio Operator’s Certificate (ROC-A) written exams within 60 days of employment. Completion of AVOP certification required within 90 days of employment.
- Must be physically fit (able to bend, kneel, crawl, stoop, climb, and lift up to 70lb repetitively)
- Must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or show proof of right to work in Canada

**How to Apply**:
**_Air North, Yukon's Airline has been serving Yukoners for over 40 years. We offer competitive wages, an attractive benefits package including great travel perks, and an enriching work environment for our 450+ employees._