1st Cook (MV Isabelle)
*Open to Internal Applicants Only
Primary Location: Squamish, British Columbia, Canada (January 2024)
Employee Status: Contract
Work Language: English
Hours 60 – 84 hours per week
About LandSea
Operating out of beautiful Squamish, British Columbia, between the mountains, sea, and sky, Landsea specializes in providing workforce accommodation and catering solutions for projects in remote land and marine locations throughout BC and Western Canada. We believe in and strive towards “creating good places for people to live. Anywhere.” Come visit our website at https://landseacamps.com/
About Working on a “Floatel”
LandSea will be providing workforce catering and accommodation services for guests onboard the MV Isabelle, a 650 passenger “Floatel”. The Floatel will be permanently docked in Squamish, B.C. and is estimated to operate for up to three years. All crew members onboard the MV Isabelle must have the minimum marine safety certifications required by Transport Canada for the specific job.
Individuals who do not have the required marine safety certifications (see details below) will be required to attend a 5 – 10-day marine safety program. LandSea covers the costs of training, however, crew who do not complete minimum employment contracts are responsible for repaying part of all the training costs.
At work, the crew are provided with accommodation, full meals, WIFI and can access health/gym facilities they can access when off work. We provide partial uniforms and help with the travel/reservations as needed to and from locations. Excellent Health and Wellness benefits are offered after three months.
About the Opportunity
We currently have an opening for 1st Cook.
This is a supervisory role responsible for the full scope of planning and directing all food preparation and cooking activities at the camp. This includes food requirement estimates and labour costs, maintaining inventory, ordering food, kitchen supplies and equipment, ensuring the quality of food, creating new recipes, and preparing and cooking meals and specialty foods, including dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
The 1st Cook also supervises and schedules daily duties for kitchen staff and provides instruction to the 2nd Cooks and kitchen helpers in preparation, garnishing and presentation of food and teaching new cooking techniques.
Key Responsibilities
Plans and organizes food preparation and culinary activities
Assists Chef with menu ordering, inventory, and daily production planning
Preparation and production of menu items
Ensures daily production levels are met
Ensures all daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning lists are completed
Ensures food quality, food safety and service standards are met and maintained
May be required to perform administrative and supervisory tasks
Adhere to safety policies and procedures by following safe work practices and company policies
Performs other duties as may be assigned
Maintain positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
Qualifications
Red Seal Certification is required
Minimum of 3-5 years' experience as 1st Cook, preferably in a remote environment
Proven leadership, organizational and time management skills in an industrial kitchen environment
Food Safety certification in the province of British Columbia for the duration of employment is required
Advanced (level 2) Food Safety certification is preferred
First Aid Certification is preferred
Ability to work within a multicultural diverse environment
Excellent written and verbal English
Proven experience with inventory and grocery ordering
Physical Requirements
Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch for long periods of time
Repeat the same movements, including fast, repetitive movements of fingers, hands, and wrists
Use muscles to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 50 lbs
Use hands to handle objects and tools
Willingness to travel often
Certifications and other requirements
Red Seal Chef Certification
Domestic Vessel Safety Certificate
Passenger Safety Management Certificate
Advanced First Aid an asset
Ability to clear a drug and alcohol test prior to hiring and potential random tests throughout employment with prior notice;
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