Second Cook

JOB TITLE:  Second Cook

LOCATION: CFS Alert

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Reliability

REPORTS TO: Food and Accommodations Supervisor

HOURS:  48 hours weekly

ABOUT NASITTUQ: 
At Nasittuq Corporation, we take pride in delivering exemplary services in the Canadian Arctic. Our highly skilled workforce ensures the seamless operation of critical operations for the Department of National Defence (DND), ranging from facilities maintenance to logistical support.  

OUR CORE VALUES: 
Safety, Diversity, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Environmental Stewardship, and Agility guide everything we do.  

WHERE YOU WILL BE WORKING: 
CFS Alert, the northernmost permanently inhabited settlement globally, offers a breathtaking backdrop on the northeastern tip of Ellesmere Island. Explore beautiful landscapes and a unique fauna thriving year-round in this exceptional environment. This location prioritizes Nunavut Inuit in the hiring process to promote local opportunities.  

Looking for more balance in your life? Enjoy the stability of full-time hours - with the freedom of working half the year, making it ideal for those seeking extended time off or a more flexible lifestyle. Whether you are pursuing personal projects, travel or a gradual transition into retirement, this role supports meaningful work-life balance and professional fulfilment. 

NATURE AND SCOPE:  

Reporting to the Kitchen and Accommodations Supervisor, the Cook's Assistant helps with the preparation of meals following an approved menu cycle. Meals are served in a cafeteria-style dining facility. The Cook's Assistant also helps to clean and maintain the kitchen facility 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Clean and sanitize restrooms include toilets, sinks, mirrors, showers, assist with meal preparation by preparing primarily the cold dish component of meals in accordance with an approved menu cycle 
• Ensure appropriate quantities of assigned dishes are available based on the daily diner forecast and ensure that as much as possible the last diner has the same choice as the first 
• Produce dishes that minimize kitchen waste by anticipating expiration dates of ingredients 
• Produce a variety of healthy and balanced salads with the available ingredients 

WHO YOU ARE:

CERTIFICATE(S) / LICENSE(S):   

• Professional cooking certificate OR apprentice cook Level 3 OR certificate of apprentice cook covering 1350 hours 
• Safe Food Handler certificate 
• Must be eligible for RELIABILITY security clearance 
• Must pass a company pre-employment medical 
• Must possess a valid Canadian passport 

EXPERIENCE:  

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in food preparation or catering for groups of 50+ people  
• Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen and balancing multiple priorities 
• Experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds 

COMPETENCIES / SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

• Ability to balance multiple priorities, work well in a changing environment 
• Ability to respond quickly and accurately to changing demands 
• Demonstrated ability in safety standards in a kitchen setting 
• Good written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent work ethics, professionalism, and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work/contribute well independently and as a team member 
• Ability to work under physically demanding, often adverse conditions 
• Ability to lift to 25 kg 
• Ability to work and live harmoniously in an isolated setting with people from varied backgrounds 

 WHAT DO WE OFFER

• Fly-In Fly-Out Schedule: 8 weeks on site, 8 weeks off site rotation. Travel from home to site is paid from any location in Canada, with overnight stays in Thule, Greenland, as required. 
• Living Arrangements: Private accommodations with meals, Wi-Fi, TV, laundry facilities, and recreational access provided while on site. 
• Competitive Compensation: Hourly rate of $30.23-$ hour workweeks (Monday–Saturday), and opportunities for overtime. Additional $27 daily isolation allowance while on site. 
• Vacation Pay: 6% vacation pay on every paycheck. 
• Clothing Allowance: Arctic clothing and annual safety footwear allowance of $175. 

 Qualified and interested candidates, please apply 

Nasittuq is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified groups. Inuit Land Claim Beneficiary applicants are encouraged to apply and self-identify. 

APPLICANTS WHO ARE ENROLLED UNDER AN INUIT NUNANGAT LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENT WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY HIRING. WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO SELF-IDENTIFY. 

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Nasittuq provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.