Breakfast Cook

Summary

Join Horizon North's team in Nunavut as a Breakfast Cook, working a rewarding 4 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation with provided transportation from Edmonton. Prepare and cook breakfast items to the highest standards, ensuring freshness, quality, and variety. Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to health and safety regulations. Enjoy excellent work-life balance and be part of a growing company. This safety-sensitive position requires drug, alcohol, and fit-to-work testing.

Requirements

• Previous experience providing a hot breakfast service in high volumes is required
• Current Food Safe certificate is required
• Must have valid government issued photo ID for travel to site
• Be able to handle the following physical demands: Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
• Climb ladders or stairs
• Stand, walk, squat, kneel or sit according to task for extended lengths of time
• Perform repetitive hand work requiring full use of both hands
• Perform work with arms at full length
• Work with arms above shoulder height

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast menu as approved by Chef
• Prepare a fruit bar for breakfast as stated in the fruit for breakfast list
• Prepare breakfast sandwiches with bacon, ham, or sausage and egg
• Cook eggs to order as requested by client
• Prepare vegetables and any meats for an omelet bar
• Have breakfast specials. E.g. Blueberry pancakes, Eggs Benedict, Waffles’, crepes, etc
• Prepare RTE Containers from left over products for the lunchroom
• Set up and take down steam table
• Assist with the clean-up including garbage and floors in kitchen
• Clean and sanitize all work areas including work surfaces and equipment
• Assist with putting away groceries
• Maintain a clean and organized cooler and stock area
• Provide professional, courteous guest service at all times
• Check and document temperatures of coolers and freezers
• Any other duties as assigned by the Chef
• Cook breakfast items from scratch as required
• Mix and cook pancakes
• Prepare all breakfast ingredients
• Breakfast items such as sausages & bacon
• Ensure breakfast menu and quantity are prepared as per Chef requirements
• Serve at the breakfast line and provide highest level of customer service
• Responsible for overall food presentation and portioning
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of dining room and overall kitchen
• Ensure health and safety regulations and quality standards are maintained including dating all items

Preferred Qualifications

• Large-scale cooking experience in camp settings, banquet halls and/or hotels is a strong asset
• Red Seal or other certifications is an asset
• Experience in accurately producing weekly inventories
• Experience with producing baked goods (scratch baking and/or pre-fab items) is an asset
• Previous supervisory experience is an asset
• A team-player who is committed to providing client satisfaction

Benefits

Enjoy excellent work-life balance with a 4 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation