General Helper - Dining Room Attendant (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.”

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 to repay 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 General Helper-Dining Room Attendant.

This position is responsible for assisting in preparing meals and ensuring the kitchen, dining, and living areas are clean and sanitary at all times. This position requires the ability to follow directions, be diligent, focused and consistent. Comfort with kitchen equipment and knife skills are required. 

General Duties and Responsibilities 

Basic food preparation, including food portioning 

Clean and sanitize all flatware, pots, pans, and plate-ware 

Maintain adequate stock of food and drink in serving areas and minimize leftovers and product waste 

Assist in serving meals, remaining present during scheduled meal periods to receive customer comments and feedback 

Assist anywhere else in the kitchen during production 

Courteous, efficient, and friendly in all customer and employee interactions 

Follow principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment 

Sweep and mop kitchen floors 

Wash worktables, walls and refrigerators 

Remove trash and garbage and place it in designated containers 

Other duties as may be assigned 

Qualifications 

Must hold a valid food safety certificate 

Excellent people skills 

Ability to work independently, effectively and efficiently 

Team player 

Camp kitchen experience is an asset 

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 

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; 

Serving it Right Certification an asset 

WHMIS 2015 

Valid Government Issued Identification 

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian, PR Status, or valid Work Permit) 

Criminal Record Check 

Must be able to provide own transportation to designated travel hub (Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Prince George, Terrace etc.,) 

Able to work night shift 

Available to work multiple rotations including but not limited to 21-7, 2-2,4-2 etc. 

Be able to provide at least 2 professional work references