First Cook - Services

Job summary

Lead and organize kitchen staff, prepare and produce menu items, and support menu ordering, inventory, and daily production planning. Maintain food quality, food safety, service standards, and cleaning requirements while following company safety procedures.

Job details

Job Description Civeo Services Employees LP is looking to fill a First Cook position at our Lodges located near Fort McMurray, AB. The successful candidate will cook a wide variety of foods, develop meal plans, inventory and grocery orders, provide direction to kitchen staff, and ensure the highest quality of food and baking possible. Duties will include meal preparation, supervisory tasks, inventory, administrative tasks, safety and teamwork. First Cooks are expected to be leaders, team players and examples of excellence. Reporting to the designated supervisor, the successful candidate will work a 20/10 rotation, which may include days, nights, weekend shifts, and statutory holidays. Key Responsibilities Plans and organizes the culinary team in the preparation of food items and task assignments Assist with menu ordering, inventory, and daily production planning Preparation and production of menu items Ensure daily production levels are met Ensure all daily, weekly and monthly cleaning lists are completed Ensure food quality, food safety and service standards are met and maintained daily Adhere to safety policies and procedures by following company Safe Work Practices and Standard Operating Procedures Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Red Seal Cook Certification is required 3-5+ years food service experience, preferably in a remote environment. Food Safety certification valid in the province of Alberta is required. First Aid Certification is an asset. Proven leadership, organizational and time management skills in an industrial kitchen environment Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written We are dedicated to employment equity and continuously strive to enhance our diversity and inclusion practices, fostering a respectful and collaborative workforce. We seek applicants with diverse skills, experiences, and competencies to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those living and working away from home. If you want to join a forward-thinking and innovative company that values and rewards teamwork, hard work, and quality, please apply! We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Lead and organize kitchen staff, prepare and produce menu items, and support menu ordering, inventory, and daily production planning. Maintain food quality, food safety, service standards, and cleaning requirements while following company safety procedures.

Requirements

A Red Seal Cook Certification and valid Alberta Food Safety certification are required, along with 3–5 or more years of food service experience, preferably in a remote environment. Candidates should have leadership, organizational, time-management, and English communication skills; First Aid certification is an asset.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Production Planning · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• safety procedures · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food Preparation
• Menu Planning
• Inventory Management
• Grocery Ordering
• Kitchen Team Leadership
• Production Planning
• Food Safety
• Food Quality Control
• Cleaning and Sanitation
• Safety Procedures
• Organization
• Time Management
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Baking

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety

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