About the role
The Explorer Hotel
**Location:**Yellowknife, NT
The Explorer Hotel is seeking an experienced Line Cook to join our dynamic culinary team in Yellowknife. This role is ideal for a skilled and dependable professional with a strong culinary background who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Position Summary
The Line Cook will be responsible for preparing and executing high-quality dishes while maintaining the standards and reputation of The Explorer Hotel. This position reports directly to the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present menu items according to established recipes and standards
- Maintain consistency, quality, and portion control across all dishes
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene protocols
- Assist with prep work, station setup, and service execution
- Work collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure smooth kitchen operations
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation
- Support inventory management and minimize food waste
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen or culinary experience
- Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume environment
- Strong time management and teamwork skills
- Culinary training or certification is an asset
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
What We Offer
- Competitive wages based on experience
- Opportunity to work with a skilled and professional culinary leadership team
- A supportive and team-oriented work environment
- Growth and development opportunities within The Explorer Hotel
Join The Explorer Hotel team and become part of one of Yellowknife’s premier hospitality destinations.
Not the right fit? Search for Line Cook jobs in Yellowknife, NT
About Nunastar Properties Inc.
We are Northern Canada's premier owners, developer, and manager of residential, hospitality and commercial properties and the best employer to work with.
Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Nunastar Properties Inc. is one of the leading residential and commercial real estate companies in Canada's North. Nunastar is also one of the largest hospitality and lodging providers in the North.
Nunastar's real estate holdings in Iqaluit include 100,000 sq. ft. of commercial and retail space in the Astro Hill Complex and 350 residential apartment units and townhouses.
Frobisher Inn – Iqaluit, Nunavut The Frobisher Inn is the largest full-service hotel in Canada's Eastern Arctic with 95 guest rooms, variety of contemporary dining and food options including a fine dining experience at our Chef's Table and a flexible 220 person conference center. The Frobisher Inn offers top rated service for the business traveler, adventurer, or for a team that is looking for a unique and special place to hold your next event.
The Explorer Hotel – Yellowknife, Northwest Territories The Explorer Hotel is the premier full-service hotel in Canada's North with 259 guest rooms, variety of contemporary dining options and 7,500 square feet of flexible meeting and conference space. The Explorer Hotel offers top rated service for the adventurer, business traveler or for a team that is looking for a unique and special place to hold your next event.
Similar jobs you might like
About the role
The Explorer Hotel
**Location:**Yellowknife, NT
The Explorer Hotel is seeking an experienced Line Cook to join our dynamic culinary team in Yellowknife. This role is ideal for a skilled and dependable professional with a strong culinary background who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Position Summary
The Line Cook will be responsible for preparing and executing high-quality dishes while maintaining the standards and reputation of The Explorer Hotel. This position reports directly to the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present menu items according to established recipes and standards
- Maintain consistency, quality, and portion control across all dishes
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene protocols
- Assist with prep work, station setup, and service execution
- Work collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure smooth kitchen operations
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation
- Support inventory management and minimize food waste
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen or culinary experience
- Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume environment
- Strong time management and teamwork skills
- Culinary training or certification is an asset
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
What We Offer
- Competitive wages based on experience
- Opportunity to work with a skilled and professional culinary leadership team
- A supportive and team-oriented work environment
- Growth and development opportunities within The Explorer Hotel
Join The Explorer Hotel team and become part of one of Yellowknife’s premier hospitality destinations.
Not the right fit? Search for Line Cook jobs in Yellowknife, NT
About Nunastar Properties Inc.
We are Northern Canada's premier owners, developer, and manager of residential, hospitality and commercial properties and the best employer to work with.
Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Nunastar Properties Inc. is one of the leading residential and commercial real estate companies in Canada's North. Nunastar is also one of the largest hospitality and lodging providers in the North.
Nunastar's real estate holdings in Iqaluit include 100,000 sq. ft. of commercial and retail space in the Astro Hill Complex and 350 residential apartment units and townhouses.
Frobisher Inn – Iqaluit, Nunavut The Frobisher Inn is the largest full-service hotel in Canada's Eastern Arctic with 95 guest rooms, variety of contemporary dining and food options including a fine dining experience at our Chef's Table and a flexible 220 person conference center. The Frobisher Inn offers top rated service for the business traveler, adventurer, or for a team that is looking for a unique and special place to hold your next event.
The Explorer Hotel – Yellowknife, Northwest Territories The Explorer Hotel is the premier full-service hotel in Canada's North with 259 guest rooms, variety of contemporary dining options and 7,500 square feet of flexible meeting and conference space. The Explorer Hotel offers top rated service for the adventurer, business traveler or for a team that is looking for a unique and special place to hold your next event.