We shape, build, and connect the North. We do this by anchoring our work in Drive, Rigour, and Kindness – ambition in what we pursue, discipline in how we deliver, and respect in how we lead.

Summary

Dawson City is one of the Yukon’s most distinctive places to live and work. Summer brings a surge of energy, with visitors, festivals, live music, and near-endless daylight under the midnight sun. It is a place with true character, where work and lifestyle come together in a way that is impossible to replicate anywhere else in the North. Our cooks create the food experiences that guests remember, preparing quality meals that are consistent, well executed, and ready to support service from first ticket to last. This role is for someone who takes pride in cooking well, works with consistency, and wants to be part of a kitchen team that delivers strong service.

What Does Your Success Look Like?

- Guests consistently enjoy meals that are well prepared, appealing, and delivered to a high standard.
- Food service runs smoothly because prep, cooking, timing, and communication are strong.
- Health, safety, and cleanliness standards are consistently maintained in the kitchen.
- Product and supplies are used well, helping reduce waste and support uninterrupted service.
- The kitchen culture is respectful, reliable, and team-oriented, even during busy periods.

What You Bring To The Role

- Experience cooking in a commercial kitchen.
- Ability to prepare food consistently, efficiently, and to standard in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of food handling, safety, and cleanliness standards.
- Strong organization and time management, with the ability to stay focused during busy service periods.
- A reliable, team-oriented approach and willingness to support others.





What You’ll Love About Working Here

Whether you're a Dawson local or looking for your next Northern adventure, you'll be joining a friendly, down-to-earth team. Further, we offer:
- Gratuities
- 2 - weeks of vacation pay, increasing at defined service milestones
- Health coverage including extended health, dental, and vision
- Training and development
- Explicit pathways for advancement; we prioritize promoting from within
- Preferred staff and friends and family rates across our hotel portfolio
- Preferred staff pricing at our restaurants
- Employee assistance and wellness program for you and your dependents

Job Requirements

Shift flexibility, ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical kitchen duties, and eligibility to work in Canada

Conditions of Employment

Food Safe certification (or willingness to obtain)

About NVD

Northern Vision Development is a majority First Nation-owned company based in the Yukon with a growing regional footprint. For more than two decades, we’ve built and operated hotels, restaurants, residential and commercial properties, seniors living communities, and mixed-use developments across the North.

We are operators and entrepreneurs at heart, locally present and performance-focused. We build strong businesses and lasting partnerships that strengthen our communities.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Joining NVD means becoming part of a team that takes ownership, works collaboratively, and helps shape how northern communities live, work, and gather.

*Thank you for considering NVD as part of your career journey. We’re not able to personally connect with every applicant so only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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