Camp Cook

Position Title: Camp Cook

Location: Lac La Biche

Schedule: 20 days on 10 days off

Hours per day: 10 hours per day

9:30am - 8:30pm or 4:30am - 2:00pm depending on shift rotation

Safety Tickets: First Aid, Food Safe

Compensation: Based on experience

Overtime: After 8 hours per day

Health & Dental Benefits: After 3 months

OPL is seeking an enthusiastic cook to join our growing team. The cook is responsible for preparing and cooking all meals as per requirements; and ensuring all meals are prepared and served on time to the highest standards set by OPL.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES
- Cook a variety of appetizing meals which includes: meats, seafood, soups, poultry, vegetables and other food items
- Baking and preparing sandwiches and to go lunches required
- Use all kinds of cooking method to prepare top quality food including deep-frying, pan-frying, broiling, baking, boiling, grilling, sautéing, steaming and other methods
- Ensure that all meals are prepared within the allocated food budget
- Ensure consistency in food delivery including cooking, handling, storing and labeling products in accordance with FOODSAFE standards
- Perform other duties in final food presentation including plating and garnishing
- Operate all kinds of commercial and non-commercial kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, steamers, grills, broilers and other equipment
- Assist in menu planning, inventory counts and grocery orders
- Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of dining room and kitchen area
- Inspect work area and equipment at the beginning of shift.
- Based on the weekly menu plan, prepare and present top meals and desserts according to menu specifications and crew size.
- Ensure that food costs and stock are controlled and that all groceries are utilized effectively, keeping food spoilage and waste to a minimum.
- Ensure all temperature logs are completed daily and kept
- Ensure that work areas, equipment and the camp are cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis.
- Assist with unloading, loading, stocking and storing of groceries and supplies using company approved methods.
- Defrost stock for upcoming meals according to approved safety procedures.
- Clean and cut all protein.
- Prepare all soups and sauces for daily meal service.
- Address client concerns regarding catering services in a professional and positive manner.
- Communicate courteously and effectively with camp staff and client.
- Any other duties as assigned by manager

LOCATION

Lac La Biche, AB

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
- Class 5 license and reliable transportation
- Travel is not required
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry
- Minimum 1 year prior experience as a chef/cook in hotels, resorts, restaurants and/or camps, with the cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisines
- Must have an excellent practical and theoretical background in all areas of the kitchen i.e: Hot Kitchens, Cold Kitchens, Pastry / Bakery, Butchery and Banquets dealing with large numbers of guests;
- FoodSafe Level I is minimum.
- Knowledge of Computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Sysco, Outlook)
- WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) - provided by OPL

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Extended Health Benefits
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Care and Glasses Coverage
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- A safe working environment
- Stable Employment
- Compensation is commensurate with education and experience
- Versatile company culture that is ever expanding and growing
- Great compensation package.
- Opportunity to demonstrate your skill and love for cooking and baking.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant standing/walking
- Constant hand usage
- Occasional squatting, kneeling & bending
- Able to lift up to 22.5 kg (50 lbs) occasionally and up to 8.9 kg (20 lbs) frequently

APPLY NOW

With a track record of success, OPL provides a fast-paced environment where people thrive. We recognize that each member brings a valuable skill set to the OPL team and we make health, safety and community well-being a priority by supporting numerous endeavors at each of our locations across North America. At OPL, we value teamwork through collaboration and provide support across the entire organization.

If you think you have what it takes to play for the OPL team, please apply.