Reports to: General Manager, Co-op or Hotel Manager
Locations: Various Locations in Nunavut
This position requires relocation to Nunavut.
The community owned Co-operatives in the Arctic are multi-purpose businesses that provide a wide range of services to their members and their communities. Services provided by local Co-ops include hotel and tourism operations within "Inns North" Hotels. Hotels can vary from a small hotel (4-6 rooms) to a larger hotel operation (40+ rooms). Some restaurants are for hotel guests only, while others are open to the public.
Position Summary:
The Cook is responsible for assisting in the supervision of the day-to-day operations of the restaurant under general supervision of the Co-operative General Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To assist in food preparation with the objective of ensuring an acceptable level of standard;
- To maintain good and regular communication with the General Manager, and with the staff;
- To maintain good housekeeping routine to insure the kitchen and dining room is kept in an acceptable level of cleanliness;
- To complete spot checks of inventory in the kitchen and dining room on a daily basis;
- To complete spot checks of the kitchen and dining room on a weekly basis and to report any problems to the General Manager;
- To assist in the preparation of the monthly menu and cost out all meal items to insure proper margin is being maintained;
- To perform other duties as required for the proper management of the kitchen and dining room.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years experience in the food industry and/or;
- Formal educational experience including a Cook Level I or Journeymen's certificate;
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment;
Working Conditions:
- Extended hours of work, including 50-60 hours per week are not unusual in a hotel operation;
- Access to medical facilities is limited with many locations only having a nurse’s station.
Job Types: Full time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you willing to relocate to Nunavut?
- Have you been interviewed by Arctic Co-ops before?
Experience:
- cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)