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1st Cook - Waasigan Transmission Line

Job in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Dexterra Group
Contract position
Listed on 2026-03-10
Job specializations:
  • Restaurant/Food Service
    Food & Beverage, Catering
  • Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
    Food & Beverage, Catering
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description

WHAT'S THE JOB?

The First Cook plays a key role in executing the daily dinner service with support from the culinary team. Working with Culinary leadership, the First Cook is responsible for preparing the feature proteins required for dinner service, ensuring that quality standards are met. As a senior member of the production team the First Cook will demonstrate effective leadership and will be responsible, along with Culinary leadership, for monitoring daily operations.

The position involves a remote work lifestyle in a camp setting with the following amenities:

  • All meals and accommodations are provided
  • Travel is provided to and from the site locations from designated locations in the Thunder Bay, Dryden and surrounding area
  • Private room with cable television
  • Access to Wi-Fi
  • Access to laundry facilities and detergents
  • Access to a gym and common areas
  • Key responsibilities include:

  • Handling, preparation, production, and timely service of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks in accordance with approved methods and standards
  • Preparing meals according to client scheduling and within the menu plan and budget guidelines
  • Preparing adequate quantities of the menu choices by following all production quotas set
  • Preparing food as close to consumption time as possible. Supervise all portioning of meals on serving line to ensure all clients are receiving amounts specified
  • Coordinating all kitchen staff involved in the preparation and serving of meals
  • Following proper storage and rotation of all food supplies.
  • Qualifications

    WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

  • Previous cooking experience is required
  • Must have a current Food Safe certificate
  • Large scale camp cooking experience is an asset
  • Red Seal or other certifications is an asset
  • Experience in accurately producing weekly inventories is an asset
  • Previous experience in supervising a team is preferred
  • High standards in maintaining a clean and organized Kitchen
  • 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
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