# First Cook (Fly In- Fly Out)

**Company:** [Matrix Camps and Logistics](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/f76gBCAPPoy9i5p4bHqLTq.md)
**Location:** Yellowknife, Canada
**Workplace:** on site
**Department:** URGENT

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## Description

**MATRIX** is looking for an experienced _**First Cooks.**_ You are team oriented, motivated, and have a high attention for details, accuracy and can prioritize tasks. You will play a key role at one of our remote exploration camps by performing or coordinating all catering both independently and within a team setting. This position reports to the Camp Manager.

**Responsibilities:**

-   Prepare service for three (3) daily meals; Buffet Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
-   Prepare baked goods and desserts from scratch.
-   Develop menus that reflect site preferences and dietary restrictions.
-   Maintain sufficient food inventory for site resident numbers.
-   Implement and execute a Food Safety Plan using advanced HACCP recording methods.
-   Order, received, and properly store grocery orders.
-   Liaise with grocers for quality, quantity and back orders.
-   Maintain a well-organized and clean food storage area.
-   Ensure the _“first in first out_” rotation procedures to support food inventory control.
-   Execute safe food storage and labeling of potential food allergy items.
-   Participate in daily toolbox meetings.
-   Provide facility orientation to incoming kitchen staff.
-   Conduct monthly worksite and kitchen facility inspections to ensure health and safety of workspace.
-   Ensure kitchen staff performs tasks according to safe work practices and safe job procedures.
-   Report any unsafe conditions and/or equipment to Camp Manager.
-   Report all incidents and accidents immediately.
-   Ensure good housekeeping in the work area at all times.
-   Provide coaching and training to kitchen staff.
-   Maintain a high performing, team orientated and productive work environment.

**Required Knowledge & Experience**

-   Minimum of three (3) years working in a remote camp as a First Cook.
-   Management, organizational and problem-solving abilities.
-   Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
-   Proficient computer skills.
-   Conflict resolution skills.
-   Highly motivated, team-oriented individual with attention to detail.
-   Ability to work a rotation schedule.
-   Physical ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
-   Able to lift and move heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform physical labor.
-   Able to maintain a high level of performance over a 10 – 12 hour shift.

**Preferred Licensing & Certifications:**

-   Food Safe Handling Certificate and WHMIS Certificate.
-   Culinary Diploma and/or Red Seal Designation preferred
-   Previous experience working in a remote camp setting.

**Please note that references and a criminal record check is mandatory for this position.**

**Salary:** $375.00 per day