Second Cook -Summer Opportunities - CFS Alert

Nasittuq Corporation • Grise Fiord, NU

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Kitchen and Accommodations Supervisor, the Cook’s Assistant helps with the preparation of meals following an approved menu cycle. Meals are served in a cafeteria-style dining facility. The Cook’s Assistant also helps to clean and maintain the kitchen facility. This role offers the stability of full-time hours with the freedom of working half the year, making it ideal for those seeking extended time off or a more flexible lifestyle. Whether pursuing personal projects, travel, or a gradual transition into retirement, this role supports meaningful work-life balance and professional fulfillment.

Requirements

• Professional cooking certificate OR apprentice cook Level 3 OR certificate of apprentice cook covering 1350 hours
• Safe Food Handler certificate
• Must be eligible for RELIABILITY security clearance
• Must pass a company pre-employment medical
• Must possess a valid Canadian passport
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in food preparation or catering for groups of 50+ people
• Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen and balancing multiple priorities
• Experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, work well in a changing environment
• Ability to respond quickly and accurately to changing demands
• Demonstrated ability in safety standards in a kitchen setting
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent work ethics, professionalism, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work/contribute well independently and as a team member
• Ability to work under physically demanding, often adverse conditions
• Ability to lift to 25 kg
• Ability to work and live harmoniously in an isolated setting with people from varied backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms include toilets, sinks, mirrors, showers, assist with meal preparation by preparing primarily the cold dish component of meals in accordance with an approved menu cycle
• Ensure appropriate quantities of assigned dishes are available based on the daily diner forecast and ensure that as much as possible the last diner has the same choice as the first
• Produce dishes that minimize kitchen waste by anticipating expiration dates of ingredients
• Produce a variety of healthy and balanced salads with the available ingredients

Benefits

• Fly-In Fly-Out Schedule: 8 weeks on site, 8 weeks off site rotation. Travel from home to site is paid from any location in Canada, with overnight stays in Thule, Greenland, as required.
• Living Arrangements: Private accommodations with meals, Wi-Fi, TV, laundry facilities, and recreational access provided while on site.
• Competitive Compensation: Hourly rate of $30.23-$31.82 48-hour workweeks (Monday–Saturday), and opportunities for overtime. Additional $27 daily isolation allowance while on site.
• Vacation Pay: 6% vacation pay on every paycheck.
• Clothing Allowance: Arctic clothing and annual safety footwear allowance of $175.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed