Cook

Job Description

About Us:

Flowers River Outfitters is a renowned fishing lodge located in the remote wilderness of Labrador, offering world-class Atlantic Salmon Fly Fishing experiences. We are seeking a talented and dedicated 1st Cook to join our team for the seasonal operations.

Job Overview:

As a 1st Cook at Flowers River Outfitters, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional culinary experiences to our fishing guests. The lodge operates from July through September, offering a unique opportunity to work in a pristine natural environment.

Duties:

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner - focusing on healthy and balanced meals (avoiding excessive deep frying/fast food concepts).
• Baking - prepare bread, buns, rolls, muffins, and cookies.
• Pack lunches for main lodge guests.
• Follow proper food handling, storing, and thawing procedures.
• Maintain kitchen and prep area cleanliness, with shared duties with kitchen helper.
• Track and report food inventory, collaborating with management for menu planning and supply ordering.
• Pack for guests' outpost trips.
• Clean pots, pans, and dishes, sharing duties with the kitchen helper.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Ability to work well in a remote and isolated area.
• Strong interpersonal skills, functioning well within a small workforce.
• Adaptability to an ever-changing schedule and duties list.
• Good time management skills.
• Clean and organized work habits.
• Self-directed and demonstrates leadership qualities.
• Works well with others.
• Reliable, prompt, and neat in appearance.
• Enjoys the outdoors.

Skills:

• Creative meal planning on a budget.
• Resourceful with ingredients while minimizing waste.
• Proficient in scratch soups, bread, desserts, etc.

Environment:

• Kitchen equipped with a commercial gas range, bbq, microwaves, toaster, fridges, and freezers.
• Early morning starts, afternoon breaks, and some evenings.
• Must adapt to last-minute changes, such as guests not showing or supply/guest planes being delayed.
• Room and board included - private room, shared common area and washroom.
• No pets allowed.

Experience:

• Cooking in a fishing/hunting Camp/Lodge environment:(preferred)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Course (preferred)

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter describing how their skills align with the job requirements. Applications can be submitted via email to labradorlodges@gmail.com

Flowers River Outfitters is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Salary: From $1,300.00 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Housing allowance
• Relocation assistance

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Every Weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (preferred)
• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person