1st Cook

We’re looking for a great teammate who knows their way around the kitchen As the 1st Cook, you will ensure all meals are prepared and served to a standard that even the toughest food critic would approve of. When the Chef is out on rotation, you will be ready and willing to step in and provide coverage for the role.

Are you the missing ingredient? Read on to learn more.

The Role:

- Kitchen responsibilities:
Act as the right-hand person to the Chef and provide support with all food preparation served at designated times, while in strict compliance with ATCO Frontec Food Service Management Guides.
- Inventory Control:
Coordinate the supply of all food areas according to the number of people to be served, with a focus on quality, appearance, and sufficient stock levels to reduce food waste.
- Leadership:
Train staff and assign work area responsibilities to make sure the food preparation and service is sanitary, efficient and in accordance with all safety procedures and requirements.
- Sanitization:
Inspect the kitchen facilities, utensils and equipment for regulatory compliance including kitchen logs and daily cleaning schedules.

What you bring:

- Red Seal Certification (preferred).
- 3-4 years’ proven experience as 1st Cook or Sous Chef in the hotel/restaurant industry.
- Advanced Food Safe Certificate is required.
- Professional communication skills (oral and written), and the ability to work with and supervise other kitchen employees.

Who is ATCO Frontec:
ATCO Frontec is a market leader providing facilities management, camp services, workforce lodging solutions, operational support services and disaster and emergency management for a diverse range of clients. We are a service-based organization made up of great people who work hard to get the job done and deliver excellence in the communities where we work and live.

Why join our team:

- We offer employee benefits, career advancement, and growth and development opportunities.
- We believe in safety above all else and we foster a welcoming and diverse culture, and we’re committed to an inclusive, fair, and respectful workplace.
- This is a rotational position with 4 weeks on/2 weeks off. While on site, enjoy all meals, accommodation, and amenities free of charge.

The fine print: This position has been identified as safety sensitive and will require completion of a pre-employment alcohol & drug test and a Security Clearance Check. Collection, use, and retention of personal information will be in accordance with ATCO Group privacy policies and practices. ATCO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.