1st Cook

Royal Camp Services provides industry leading remote location accommodations for workforce housing. We offer long-term and seasonal employment in the culinary, hospitality, remote site services, and remote site operations industries.Our highly skilled culinary team consists of employees with years of industry experience, formal culinary education, international training, and / or Red Seal Certification. Our team prepares hearty, tasty meals drawing from a variety of menus with access to our extensive inventory of fresh produce, fine quality meats and supplies. The large variety of meal offerings ensures clients with dietary restrictions, such as gluten sensitivity, are still able to have satisfying choices every day. We offer hands on training opportunities for our staff and partner with local post-secondary institutions to provide culinary practicums to the next generation of industry professionals.Reporting to the Chef, a 1st Cook plays an integral role within Royal Camp Services ltd by ensuring our clients are delivered an exceptional culinary experience. A 1st Cook is responsible for the food safety and quality of food prepared within their assigned station.Job duties can include but are not limited to the following:Assist Chef with meal preparation, inventory management, and orderingDemonstrate mastery of all aspects of cooking for all meal typesAccommodate various diets including vegetarian, vegan, cultural, food allergies, and other specific requestsResponsible for ensuring food quality, food safety, and food standards are metBake basic breads and dessertsAble to safely use, clean, and maintain all kitchen equipmentDemonstrate and ensure the use of proper knife skillsSupervise, manage, train, mentor, and direct other kitchen staffEnsure all daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks are completedAdhere to all safety policies and procedures as per task, equipment usage, or PPE requirementsComplete OHS required documents, including temperature chartsParticipate in toolbox / tailgate meetings, complete hazard assessments / identifications dailyAssist in unloading the grocery truckAll other duties as assignedRequirements:Must be able to supply own travel to our transport locations of Edmonton and / or Grande Prairie3-5 years of culinary experience working in a high-volume professional kitchenRed Seal Cook Certification an assetPost-secondary culinary education an assetMust have a valid Standard First Aid certification and an Alberta Health Services approved Food Safety CertificateMust have attention to detail and food presentation skillsProven ability to lead a team, including strong organizational skills and time management skillsStrong organizational skills and time management skillsStrong interpersonal and communication skills (including reading, writing, and speaking English)Must be able to lift, move, push, pull, and carry up to 25 lbs.Available to work multiple assigned rotations including but not limited to 21-7 and 14-7Available to work a day shift, afternoon shift, split shift, or night shiftBe able to provide at least 2 professional work referencesWhat We Offer:Opportunities for advancement through internal promotions and culinary apprenticeshipsA strong safety culture emphasizing training and awareness so that you come home safelyCompetitive industry wages which outperform similar jobs in urban areasBenefits package available following probationary periodHigh performing coworkers who will help you excel and adapt to a remote camp environmentOur positions are safety sensitive and require employees to successfully complete a site pre-access drug and alcohol test and site-specific training.