Canoe North Adventures — Norman Wells, NT

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

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