1st Cook

• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities
• Estimate food requirements, labor costs, demonstrate new equipment, prepare, and cook meals and specialty foods including dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Instruct 2nd Cooks and kitchen helpers in preparation, garnishing and presentation of food and teaching new cooking techniques
• Ensure quality of food and portion control, create new recipes, requisition of food and kitchen supplies and equipment, schedule daily duties, and supervise cooks and kitchen staff
• Administration, inventory
• Adhere to specific tasks
• fire drills, HACCP
• Uphold all policies and practices of LandSea Camp Services
• Always wear proper uniforms
• Assist with preparation and disassembly for moving and relocation
• Along with the Camp Manager, facilitate safety meetings on the 1st and 15th of each month, ensuring that all staff report accidents, safety concerns, and work hazards
• Maintain constant communication with Head Office staff regarding concerns with personnel, food, equipment, and shutdowns, etc.
• Counsel/coach employees as required and involve Head Office, when necessary, to provide direction on disciplinary matters
• Provides first class customer service, kitchen, and facility cleanliness
• Prepare and cook complete buffet style meals or individual dishes and foods consistent with LandSea Camp Services menu plan
• Baking a wide variety of foods, snacks, and desserts
• Prepare and cook special meals for clients as instructed by LandSea
• Coordinate and manage buffet service or plate service
• Schedule and supervise kitchen helpers
• Oversee kitchen operations
• Follow Food Safe requirements
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies
• Training new kitchen and dining room staff
• Prepare weekly food orders and input or process as directed by LandSea Head Office
• Clean-up workspace surfaces, appliances, buffet lines, pots, pans, dishes and all food related equipment and supplies
• Maintain and upkeep of kitchen and dining room equipment
• Offer quality food and presentation

• Red Seal Ticket (preferred)
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience being a Head Cook or 1st Cook
• Great communication. Speak, read and write English
• Team player that can provide support, motivation, and encouragement to others
• Excellent attention to detail and well-developed organizational skills
• Strong work ethic with an ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Always maintain a professional appearance
• Work safely and responsibly

Red Seal Ticket

• Overtime pay
• Travel Subsidy may be available for inbound and outbound travel
• Health and Wellness Benefits program available for full-time staff
• Meals and accommodation while working on site
• Partial uniform is provided
• Footwear allowance may be available
• Company and team building events
• Opportunities for professional development such as continuous training and possible mentorship programs