Job Description

Buffalo Catering Employees LP is looking to fill a First Cook role at our lodge, located near Fort McMurray, AB. The successful candidate will cook a wide variety of foods, develop meal plans, inventory and grocery orders, provide direction to kitchen staff, and ensure the highest quality of food and baking possible. Duties will include meal preparation, supervisory tasks, inventory, administrative tasks, safety and teamwork. First Cooks are expected to be leaders, team players and examples of excellence. Reporting to the designated Supervisor, the successful candidate will work 20 days on and 10 days off rotation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes the culinary team in the preparation of food items and task assignments.
• Assist with menu ordering, inventory, and daily production planning.
• Preparation and production of menu items.
• Ensure daily production levels are met.
• Ensure all daily, weekly and monthly cleaning lists are completed.
• Ensure food quality, food safety and service standards are met and maintained daily.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures by following company safe work practices and standard operating procedures.
• Training of new employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Cook Certification is required.
• 3-5+ years food service experience, preferably in a remote environment.
• Proven leadership, organizational and time management skills in an industrial kitchen environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Food Safety certification valid in the province of Alberta for the duration of your employment is a requirement.
• Advance Food Safety is considered an asset.
• Current, valid First Aid certification is an asset.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to move, lift, carry, pull, push, and place objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

While we own an incredible responsibility to provide remarkable service to our guests from various walks of life, we are also strongly committed to providing inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace to our employees and for our communities we serve.

We continuously seek to improve our diversity and inclusion practices to establish a respectful and collaborative workforce. In pursuit of our diversity and inclusion values, we seek applicants with a varied range of skills, experiences, and competencies. All those qualified individuals who would further contribute to our diversification are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please submit resume online to http://civeo.com/people-careers/job-opportunities/