Remote Kitchen Manager

Canoe North Adventures — Norman Wells, NT About the Role Canoe North Adventures is looking for a Remote Camp Cook/Kitchen Manager to join our team at our lodge near Norman Wells, NT, for the 2026 season. This is a temporary, full-time position running August 17 – September 30, 2026. Our lodge is a canoe outfitting centre nestled near the Franklin Mountains and Hammer Mountain, about 8km from town. We host guided canoe trips, self-guided paddlers, walk-in guests, and hunting outfitter clients throughout the season with family-style meals served for up to 22 guests at peak. This role is as much about hospitality as it is about cooking. Our kitchen is open-concept, meaning you'll be preparing meals while chatting with guests, letting them know when dinner's ready, and helping create the warm, generous atmosphere we're known for. Most of our main meals are pre-made, catered meals that arrive frozen. The bulk of the cooking involves pulling trays out to thaw about two days in advance, then heating them in the oven. We do this for breakfast, dinner, and dessert. This makes the role more about planning, timing, and presentation than scratch cooking from the ground up, aside from the fresh salads and appetizers you'll be preparing yourself.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare scratch salads and appetizer plates Prepare breakfast and dinner daily; prepare lunch as needed around flight schedules Schedule menus using pre-made, catered meal components Thaw and prepare freezer meals for breakfast and dinner service Maintain kitchen sanitation, cleanup, and dishwashing Accommodate dietary needs, including vegetarian options.

Deliver family-style meal service for groups up to 22 at peak season

Present food with care — hot, well-plated, and detail-oriented Act as a warm, welcoming host in an open-kitchen environment; greeting guests, sharing meal times, and embodying our "never say no" hospitality style What We're Looking For Required: Food Safe Certification Comfortable working in an open kitchen with ongoing guest interaction Ability to stand for long hours and lift up to 30 lbs Valid government-issued ID Nice to have: First Aid Certification Smart Serve Certification Specialty scratch baking skills (fresh bread, a signature dessert, etc.)

Previous camp cook or high-volume kitchen experience

Interest in the outdoors - canoeing, hiking, and remote living Compensation & Logistics Daily rate: $250/day, paid bi-weekly Travel: Flights covered from Edmonton, plus a $150 travel allowance each way Accommodation & meals: Provided on-site for the duration of the contract Schedule: Straight 6-week shift; days off when operations are slower Tips: 4% of a 12% service fee, split among three staff; cash and card tips paid out at the end of the 6-week contract Staff 25+ may be added to the vehicle insurance policy (a driving abstract is required) Opportunity to return next season in an expanded "Innkeeper" host role with additional pay incentives Legal & Compliance NWT Workers' Compensation coverage provided

How to Apply

Please send your resume, relevant certifications, and references to: Kendra Wambold kendra@northerncollaborative.com Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a target shortlist date of August 1, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be forwarded to the lodge ownership for final selection. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Position open until filled.