Chef - Future Opportunities

Nasittuq Corporation•Canada, ON, CA, ON

23h•CA$32 - CA$41•Onsite

About The Position

The Chef position is responsible for providing culinary services to the staff and third party personnel. Work is normally carried out at the LSS or LRR kitchen, but the Chef may be called upon to travel and work in remote Arctic locations with exposure to severe outdoor winter weather conditions. This position is covered under the provision of the collective agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W.) Local 2228.

Requirements

Interprovincial Journeyman status, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Safe Food Handling certification and WHMIS Certificate
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Journeyman-level experience working in a restaurant, hotel, or cafeteria
Proven experience ordering and managing inventory
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
Effective planning, organizing and time management skills, and effective decision-making skills
Ability to handle multiple priorities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work rotational schedule and travel as part of a small team to adjacent sites to perform Chef functions
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), as required
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and work under physically demanding, often adverse weather conditions in remote Arctic locations

Nice To Haves

Ability to use MS Word and Excel would be an asset
Culinary Diploma and/or Red Seal Designation preferred
Previous experience working in a remote camp setting is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and serve three (3) daily meals (buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner) in accordance with approved cycle menu, in sufficient quantities and quality
Develop menus that reflect site preferences and prepare dishes for those with food allergies or other dietary restrictions/preferences
Prepare baked goods and desserts from scratch
Provide service to various sites, requiring travel
Ensure safe and sanitary work environment; kitchen and dining room sanitization duties executing safe food storage and labelling of potential food allergy items
Menu /meal planning based on master schedule

Benefits

Rotation & Overtime: 6 weeks in/6 weeks out rotation, 48 hours per week, with overtime paid at 1.5x base rate.
Paid travel days (up to 2 days) and all travel costs covered.
Private accommodations with prepared meals, Wi-Fi, TV, laundry facilities, and recreational options.
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Employer-matched pension plan (5%)
Arctic gear provided
Annual safety footwear allowance of $175
A $500 referral bonus for bringing in qualified colleagues.
Access to training and skill development, with reasonable expenses covered.
Vacation Pay: 6% for employees under five years and 8% for those with over five years of tenure.
Northern Living Allowance: Additional biweekly allowance for employees residing in designated northern communities: Inuvik, Cambridge Bay, Sanirajak, and Iqaluit.