Job Description

Casual fine dining cook/chef

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), Year-roundcontract
Wage: $18-24 per hour, plus bonus
Perks: $500-$650 for room and board per month (prorated, every 2 weeks), Northern Tax Allowance (Canada Gov.), staff have opportunities to join one of our premier floatplane tours

Why work for us
Work for the largest and most impressive lodge on the Alaska Highway and Muncho Lake Provincial Park located in the heart of British Columbia’s largest protected area, the Muskwa-Kechika. Our floatplane operation welcomes fishing & tour guests from around the world who come to our lodge to experience the best wilderness gateway in Canada’s North.
About this job
Be an integral part of a premier wilderness lodge dining room operation. Our winter chef is capable of executing all of our salad, sandwich, grill, char grill, pan and fry items while meeting presentation and timing standards, assists others in the kitchen, and maintains a clean, well-stocked and organized work area.

Responsibilities
• Maintains up to date knowledge of recipes, procedures and plating for all menu, special and promo items for which he/she is responsible
• Works with head chef, leads kitchen in his absence
• Prepares grill/char grill/salad/sandwich/entree items to recipe or special order
• Meets timing standards
• Coordinates orders with others, assists coworkers as needed
• Works cooperatively with front of house staff to respond to guest needs
• Ensures his/her areas of responsibility are well stocked and guest ready
• Maintains high standards of cleanliness, safety and food safety throughout the shift
• As required: stock taking, cleaning, opening and closing tasks; and any other duties designated by the management team or kitchen leader.

Physical Demands
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 6 hours in length.
• Ability to lift and carry 0-25 pounds on a regular basis, throughout the shift.
• Must be able to push and pull equipment of various sizes and weights (e.g. 25lbs pot of hot water), throughout the shift.
• Must be able to kneel, bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill tasks.
• Requires grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions, hearing ability and visual acuity.

Requirements
• Previous experience and/or training as a sous chef/ chef
• Has formal trade or vocational training certification e.g. Red Seal
• Presents him/herself professionally, e.g. clean uniform, well groomed
• Can handle working in a youthful and energetic environment
• Excellent working command of the English language
• Canadian citizen / permanent residence or have a valid work visa
• Obtain Food Safe BC
• Be a Canadian Citizen / Permanent resident or have a valid work visa

Pluses
• Able to bake bread, cakes and pastries
• Knowledge of Pâtisserie
Download application form from our website, www.northernrockieslodge.com/employment/ save and email with your resume to info@nrlodge.com

Responsibilities & Qualifications

line cook or chef (red seal for chef). Worked in kitchen at least 3 years.

Salary/Wage

18-$24/hour

Other Perks/Benefits

50 % of room and board paid back after completion of contract. Opportunities for flights with floatplanes for fishing, sightseeing in the Northern Rocky Mountains..

Job Application Process

complete application form or email

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