First Cook Lead
Air North
Job Responsibility:
Wage: $26.00 Hours of Work: Full-Time (35-40 hours per week) Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
We take pride in being one of the few airlines that still offers a complimentary meal service to our passengers. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our extensive catering operations, as we are pleased to provide meal services on a majority of our flights. This includes routes to Northern communities, Southern routes that include, Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria, Calgary and Edmonton and seasonally scheduled flights to Ontario.
Our dedicated kitchen brigade is comprised of talented chefs, first cooks, and catering staff, that work collaboratively together to deliver a meal service to our passengers that is consist and reflects our commitment to quality. In addition to our regular inflight service, we also cater for special events, showcasing our culinary talents even further.
Additionally, our flight kitchen sells a selection of meals and our signature cheesecakes, inspired by the recipes we serve on our flights to Ontario. These delicious offerings are available in select grocery stores, giving customers the chance to enjoy our cuisine at home. Lastly, In June 2024, our flight kitchen branched out even further by opening a restaurant at our local airport named the Black Wolf Bistro. This new venture has provided us a platform for connecting with the local community, fostering relationships with customers, suppliers, and the traveling public.
Why join us?
- Phenomenal local and international flight benefits for you and your family!
- Extra travel benefits such as hotels and cruises
- Employer paid health & dental benefits
- Group RRSP investment options
- Cargo shipping benefits
- Vehicle and home heating fuel discounts through Chieftain Energy for you and your family
Role Summary:
The incumbent ensures catering standardization and that all food preparation meets or exceeds established requirements. The First Cook Lead oversees preparation and cooking of products and ensures adherence to quality standards and presentation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create and modify menus in collaboration with the Catering Manager and Supervisor
- Prepare all aspects of the food production for catering according to established standards
- Coordinates with flight catering leads ensuring each section of the kitchen understands their specific duties and timelines
- Delegates and assigns tasks with other First Cooks
- Assist with training and guiding of new kitchen staff
- Oversee kitchen inventory management, including ordering and stock rotation
Must haves:
- Combination of culinary apprenticeship and experience exceeding 5 years
- Valid Drivers License
- Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations
- Experience in maintaining records or food time/temperatures logs, food costing reports, consumption, sales and inventory
- A strong sense of accountability, honesty, and responsibility in all tasks, supporting the trust that we have built with passengers, partners, and communities
- Enthusiasm for contributing to our unique mission, whether that's through direct customer service, operational excellence, or behind-the-scenes support
- Must be a legally entitled to work in Canada
Nice to haves:
- Valid Food Safe, WHMIS and First Aid
- Ability to comfortably operate a 5-ton truck
Ready to join us?
- Submit your resume and cover letter explaining why you are an ideal fit for the role
- If selected, we'll reach out within 10 days for a brief introductory call
- Successful candidates will then proceed to an interview with our Recruiter and Hiring Manager
- We aim to make final decisions within 14 days of the initial call
At Air North, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and service excellence, and we strive to build a team that reflects the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. If you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we'll ensure your needs are met so you can bring your best self forward.
Thank you for considering a career with Air North. We look forward to receiving your application and possibly welcoming you aboard!
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