Chef

Nasittuq Corporation•Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL

9d•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 Logistics Support Site (LSS) or Long Range Radar (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

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
Strict adherence to all safety policies, participation in required training, adherence to cold-weather/remote-site procedures and prompt reporting of hazards or incidents is a condition of employment
Interprovincial Journeyman status
Safe Food Handling certification and WHMIS Certificate
Must possess a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a remote camp setting is considered an asset
Ability to use MS Word and Excel would be preferable

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

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
5% contribution matched by employer (401k matching)
Paid travel days (up to 2 days)
Travel costs covered
Accommodations with meals
Wi-Fi
TV
Laundry facilities
Recreational options
Arctic clothing provided when required for safety
Annual safety footwear allowance of $175
$500 referral bonus for bringing in qualified colleagues
Vacation Pay: Six Percent (6%) gross earnings payable on each pay
Northern Living Allowance: Additional biweekly allowance for employees residing in designated northern communities: Inuvik, Cambridge Bay, Sanirajak, and Iqaluit.