2nd Cook (remote camp)

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 or an assigned 1st Cook, a 2nd cook is responsible for supporting kitchen activities in order to maintain an efficient camp for our clients.

Job duties can include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with of all aspects of cooking
• Performing sandwich making, salad making, breakfast, hot prep, cold prep, basic baking, and other tasks as assigned by supervisor
• Accommodating various diets including vegetarian, vegan, cultural, and food allergies
• Safely use all kitchen equipment under the direction of supervisor
• Demonstrate proper knife skills
• Ensure all daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks are completed
• Ensure food quality, food safety, and food standards are met
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures as per task, equipment usage, or PPE requirements
• Complete OHS required documents, including temperature charts
• Participate in toolbox / tailgate meetings, complete hazard assessment / identifications daily
• Assist in unloading the grocery truck
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of relevant kitchen experience
• Post-secondary culinary education considered an asset
• Must have a valid Standard First Aid certification and an Alberta Health Services approved Food Safety Certificate
• Must supply your own transportation to our camp transfer site located in Edmonton and / or Grande Prairie
• Must have attention to detail and food presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills
• Strong 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 for casual work rotations including but not limited to 21-7, 10-4, 9-5, and 14-7
• Available to work a day shift, afternoon shift, split shift, or night shift
• Be able to provide at least 2 professional work references

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for advancement through internal promotions and culinary apprenticeships
• A strong safety culture emphasizing training and awareness so that you come home safely
• Competitive industry wages which outperform similar jobs in urban areas
• High performing coworkers who will help you excel and adapt to a remote camp environment

Our positions are safety sensitive and require employees to successfully complete a site pre-access drug and alcohol test and site-specific training.