Cook/chef - Cambridge Bay, Canada - Qillaq Innovations

Description

Are you seeking a chance to empower employees, while working with a great team of people? Do you go above and beyond to ensure exceptional customer service? Is your passion to put your customers at the heart of everything you do? Then read on to see if this career opportunity is what you're looking for


Position Title:
COOK/CHEF




LOCATION:
Cambridge Bay, Nunavut




START DATE:
Negotiable

BACKGROUND
Cambridge Bay, Nunavut is a remote community north of the 69th parallel, which is above the tree line. The local name for the community is Ikaluktutiak which mean "place of fish". The local fish caught are Arctic Char and Lake Trout. If you enjoy the outdoors, wildlife, and sunshine, you will love Cambridge Bay. There is 24 hours of daylight until the first week of August.

Qillaq Innovations is a local contractor with a camp style lodge that can accommodate up to 20 people.


PURPOSE

Under the direction of the General Manager, we are currently seeking a Cook/Chef for our lodge guests as well as our Take Out and Catering business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage kitchen operations.
• Be able to manage your timing of meals, to meet catering delivery times.
• Be able to cook meals for a variety of diets, like Gluten Free, Vegetarian, and Vegan
• Be able to cater for groups up to 300 people
• Prepare and cook full course meals within the Lodge.
• Ensure quality of food and determine size of food proportions.
• Estimate food requirements (inventory) and give requirements (shopping list) to the General Manager on a weekly basis.
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas, maintain service, food safety and sanitation standards.
• Work simultaneously with other kitchen and cleaning staff.
• May have to clean kitchen, work areas, and wash dishes from time to time to ensure that all standard operating procedures are in place, that all food safety, sanitation, energy management, and preventive maintenance standards are consistently met.
• Ensure exceptional customer service is being provided to guests and customers, by leading by example and empowering employees with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Participate as a key member of the Kitchen Team, in delivering excellent guest and customer services in a profitable manner.
• Work with mínimal supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Postsecondary education in Food Service Management, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Hospitality.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, scheduling, productivity, inventory controls, food & beverage cost controls
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office programs
• Must have a valid driver's license; provide copy of driver's abstract
• Must provide confirmation of a clear criminal record

EXPERIENCE

• 35 years progressive food & beverage, culinary, or related professional area experience, including leading and managing people.
• Sound knowledge and passion for food & beverage operations
• Proven track record of motivating and empowering people to meet or exceed goals, and to provide the highest quality experience for guests.
• 1 year experience in leading the kitchen staff in preparing a Catered event.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be able to bake and make meals from scratch, we believe in quality and this does not come out of a package.
• Have a pleasant disposition, even under pressure.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Common Sense and the ability to improvise, as there are many times when ingredients are not available in our community.
• Must be able to portion accurately, groceries are very expensive and the waste must be minimized.
• Must have a good memory, can remember repeat customer's names, guest names and preferences, and operational instructions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Return flight from home to Cambridge Bay will be provided.
• Accommodations and meals will be provided.
• We are looking for a high energy person who would take pride in running the kitchen as though it were their own. Someone who will go that extra mile.
• Needs to be well organized to meet the needs of the guests, take out orders, and catering requests.

Salary:
$275.00-$350.00 per day


Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Experience:

• Cooking: 7 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver's Licence (required)

Work Location:
One location