Chef at Nasittuq Corporation

Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Oct, 26

Salary

40.52

Posted On

16 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Services, Menu Planning, Inventory Management, Food Safety, Conflict Resolution, Interpersonal Skills, Time Management, Decision Making, Teamwork, Independent Work, MS Word, MS Excel

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

Join Nasittuq for a unique and rewarding experience! Nasittuq Corporation (from the Inuktitut word meaning “looking out from the highest point”) operates and maintains the North Warning System (NWS)—a critical joint Canada-US radar network with 47 sites across Northern Canada, a Control Centre and Support Centre located in North Bay, ON and a Contract Management Office located in Ottawa, ON. OUR CORE VALUES: Safety, Diversity, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Environmental Stewardship, and Agility—guide everything we do. Land Claim Beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements will be prioritized. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Looking for more balance in your life? Enjoy the stability of full-time hours - with the freedom of working half the year. Ideal for those seeking regular extended time off or a more flexible lifestyle. Whether you are pursuing personal projects, travel or a gradual transition into retirement, this Fly-In/Fly-Out (FIFO) role supports meaningful work-life balance and professional fulfilment. NATURE AND SCOPE: The Chef position is responsible for providing culinary services to the staff and third party personnel. Work is normally carried out at the Logistics Support Site (LSS) or Long Range Radar (LRR) kitchen, but the Chef may be called upon to travel and work in remote Arctic locations with exposure to severe outdoor winter weather conditions. This position is covered under the provision of the collective agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W.) Local 2228. Key Responsibilities * Plan, prepare and serve three (3) daily meals (buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner) in accordance with approved cycle menu, in sufficient quantities and quality * Develop menus that reflect site preferences and prepare g dishes for those with food allergies or other dietary restrictions/preferences * Prepare baked goods and desserts from scratch * Provide service to various sites, requiring travel * Ensure safe and sanitary work environment; kitchen and dining room sanitization duties executing safe food storage and labelling of potential food allergy items * Menu /meal planning based on master schedule Qualifications * Journeyman-level experience working in a restaurant, hotel, or cafeteria * Proven experience ordering and managing inventory * Strong oral and written communication skills * Excellent conflict resolution and interpersonal skills * Effective planning, organizing and time management skills, and effective decision-making skills * Ability to handle multiple priorities * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Ability to work rotational schedule and travel as part of a small team to adjacent sites to perform Chef functions * Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), as required * Strict adherence to all safety policies, participation in required training, adherence to cold-weather/remote-site procedures and prompt reporting of hazards or incidents is a condition of employment Certificates(s)/License(s) * Interprovincial Journeyman status * Safe Food Handling certification and WHMIS Certificate * Must possess a valid driver’s license Desired Qualifications * Previous experience working in a remote camp setting is considered an asset * Ability to use MS Word and Excel would be preferrable WHY JOIN OUR TEAM? Rotation & Overtime: 6 weeks in/6 weeks out rotation, 48 hours per week, with overtime paid at 1.5x base rate. Paid travel days (up to 2 days) and travel costs covered. Living Arrangements: Accommodations with meals, Wi-Fi, TV, laundry facilities, and recreational options Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 5% contribution matched by employer Additional Perks: Arctic clothing provided when required for safety, annual safety footwear allowance of $175, and a $500 referral bonus for bringing in qualified colleagues Vacation Pay: Six Percent (6%) gross earnings payable on each pay Northern Living Allowance: Additional biweekly allowance for employees residing in designated northern communities: Inuvik, Cambridge Bay, Sanirajak, and Iqaluit. Are You an Inuit Beneficiary from the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, or Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements and Seeking a New Opportunity? Nasittuq is committed to providing employment opportunities for Land Claim Beneficiaries, contributing to a skilled workforce in the regions we serve. We prioritize and review all applications from Inuit Land Claim Beneficiaries for vacant positions and offer comprehensive training and development programs. 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. IQQANAIJAAQTAARASUAQTUT ILAGIJAUQATAULLUTIK INUIT NUNANGANNI NUNALIRINIRNMUT ANGIRUTIUSIMAJUNUT SIVULLIQPAUTAUNIAQTUT IQQANAIJAAQTAARTITAUJUNNAQTUNUT. IKAJUQTURPATSI IQQANAIJAAQTAARASUAQATAUJUSI NALUNAIQSIQULLUSI ILAGIJAUQATAUNITSINNIK. ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖅᑐ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓄᓇᖓᓐᓂ ᓄᓇᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᖏᕈᑎᐅᓯᒪᔪᓄᑦ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᖅᐸᐅᑎᑕᐅᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕐᑎᑕᐅᔪᓐᓇᖅᑐᓄᑦ. ᐃᑲᔪᖅᑐᕐᐸᑦᓯ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖃᑕᐅᔪᓯ ᓇᓗᓇᐃᖅᓯᖁᓪᓗᓯ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓂᑦᓯᓐᓂᒃ. 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. ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔪᖅᑐᖅᐸᒃᑲ ᐃᓄᑖᖃᑕᐅᓯᒪᔪᑦᒍᑎᒥ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᐅᔾᔭᐅᖃᑦᑕᕐᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ! Translation: We invite you to join us and embark on a rewarding career journey! We thank you for your interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Responsibilities

The Chef is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving three daily meals for staff and third-party personnel at remote Arctic sites. Duties include managing inventory, adhering to dietary restrictions, and maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen environment.