1st Cook - Remote Camps Nunavut - Hiring Now
Dexterra Group is hiring a First Cook for its Horizon North remote camp facility in Nunavut, working a 4-week on / 2-week off fly-in/fly-out rotation from Edmonton, Alberta. The First Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals in a fast-paced camp kitchen, maintaining strict food safety, cleanliness, and quality standards. This role ensures meal service meets Horizon North standards while maintaining a safe and organized workstation in Arctic conditions. Employees benefit from full camp accommodations, meals, flights, and a stable rotation schedule with competitive hourly pay and opportunities for advancement within one of Canada's leading remote camp service providers.
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Responsibilities
The First Cook plays a key role in delivering high-quality meals while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen in a remote Arctic camp.
- Prepare and cook all main meals and menu items to Horizon North standards.
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout each shift.
- Follow COVID-19 safety protocols, including PPE use and sanitation requirements.
- Ensure consistency and accuracy in meal preparation and portioning.
- Monitor food safety standards, labelling, and storage in compliance with HACCP guidelines.
- Complete production logs, HACCP records, and required kitchen documentation.
- Supervise and coordinate with other kitchen staff to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Perform end-of-shift cleaning, sweeping, and mopping of all work areas.
- Receive, inspect, and store food and supply deliveries properly.
- Assist with weekly and monthly cleaning schedules and other assigned duties.
Requirements
Applicants must have proven culinary experience, safety certifications, and the ability to perform under remote northern work conditions.
- Valid Food Safety Certificate required.
- Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 3 required.
- HACCP certification considered an asset.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in the hospitality or food service industry.
- At least 1 year experience as a First or Sous Cook in hotels, camps, or restaurants.
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge in hot, cold, bakery, and butchery operations.
- Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Sysco software.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand or move for extended periods.
- Successful completion of WHMIS test (minimum 80% score).
- Adaptability to extreme weather and long rotation shifts in Nunavut.
Perks and Benefits
Dexterra Group offers competitive camp-based employment with stability, benefits, and travel support for culinary professionals.
- Hourly pay starting at $21.00.
- 4 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation with air travel provided to site.
- Full camp accommodations with meals, Wi-Fi, laundry, and recreation facilities.
- Opportunities for advancement within a growing national hospitality leader.
- Safe, team-oriented workplace focused on food quality and employee wellbeing.
Worksite/Project
Remote Camps Nunavut
Remote camps in Nunavut play a critical role in supporting northern projects in mining, exploration, infrastructure, and defense. These sites offer rotational jobs in areas such as food services, housekeeping, maintenance, logistics, and general camp support. Workers are flown in and out on scheduled rotations and provided with full accommodations and meals. These positions are ideal for those seeking steady, well-paid work in Canada's Arctic and often include additional northern pay allowances. Opportunities are available throughout the year and prioritize safety, adaptability, and reliable service in some of the most remote regions in the country.
Remote Camps NunavutEmployer Hiring
Kitikmeot Camp Solutions
Kitikmeot Camp Solutions (KCS) is a Nunavut-based, Inuit majority-owned company providing turnkey workforce accommodations and facility management services for resource projects and government contracts. With over 20 years of experience, KCS specializes in the design, engineering, manufacturing, transportation, installation, and commissioning of modular structures, including workforce accommodations, housing, commercial retail spaces, offices, mine drys, and assay laboratories. Their comprehensive camp management services include catering, housekeeping, janitorial services, facility maintenance, utilities management (power, heat, potable water treatment, wastewater treatment, and refuse management), as well as logistics and transportation. As a recognized Inuit business, KCS is 51% owned by Kitikmeot Corporation and 49% by Horizon North, a division of Dexterra Group, which delivers infrastructure and camp support services across Canada.
Kitikmeot Camp Solutions