Cook & Kitchen Helper (Carved)

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.

The opportunity

Carved is the signature restaurant at Hyatt Place Whitehorse, bringing elevated comfort food, northern influence, and a modern dining experience to downtown Whitehorse. Our kitchen team plays an important role in delivering that experience, whether through preparing quality food, keeping service moving smoothly, or making sure the kitchen stays organized and ready to perform.

These roles are a strong fit for people who like practical, hands-on work, take pride in doing it well, and want to be part of a kitchen where teamwork, consistency, and reliability matter every day.

What does your success look like?

• Guests consistently enjoy food that is well prepared, well presented, and served to a strong standard.
• Kitchen prep, service, and support work are completed reliably, helping the team stay organized and ready for service.
• Health, safety, and cleanliness standards are consistently maintained.
• Supplies, product, and kitchen routines are managed well, helping reduce waste and avoid service disruption.
• Team members support one another well, contributing to a respectful, dependable, and professional kitchen environment.

What you bring to the role

• Experience in a commercial kitchen
• Willingness to learn, follow direction, and contribute to customer service
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain standards in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to cleanliness, organization, and food safety
• A reliable, positive, and team-oriented approach

Why build your career with us?

This role offers the chance to join a strong kitchen team in a modern restaurant where your contribution matters every shift. For the right person, it is an opportunity to build experience, work in a professional hospitality setting, and take pride in being part of a team that delivers food and service people remember. We offer:

• Gratuities
• 2- weeks vacation pay, increasing at defined service milestones
• Health coverage including extended health, dental, and vision
• Training and development
• 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
• English as a second language training offered on site
  

Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods and perform regular kitchen duties, and the ability to lift up to 25lbs.

Employment conditions: Food Safe and WHIMIS (may be obtained within 30 days post hire)

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.