1st Cook - Remote Oilfield Camps - Accommodations - 20x10 Rotations
Horizon North is hiring a First Cook for its camp facility in Edmonton. This position follows a 20 days on, 10 days off rotation with 10-12 hour shifts. The First Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality meals, maintaining food safety standards, and assisting with menu planning and inventory management. Responsibilities also include operating commercial kitchen equipment, ensuring food consistency, and maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen. Transportation to the site is provided from a pickup point in Edmonton. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring drug, alcohol, and fit-to-work testing.
Position
Work Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
The First Cook will prepare and cook meals, ensuring high standards of food safety and quality.
- Prepare a variety of meals, including meats, seafood, soups, poultry, and vegetables.
- Use various cooking methods such as deep-frying, broiling, baking, grilling, and steaming.
- Ensure meals are prepared within budget and adhere to FOODSAFE standards.
- Plate and garnish food for final presentation.
- Operate commercial kitchen equipment including stoves, ovens, steamers, and grills.
- Assist with menu planning, inventory management, and grocery orders.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas.
Requirements
Applicants should have experience in food preparation, kitchen operations, and food safety compliance.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the hospitality or food service industry.
- At least 1 year of experience as a Sous Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants, or camps.
- Strong knowledge of international and domestic cuisines.
- Background in all areas of kitchen operations, including hot and cold kitchens, pastry, butchery, and large-scale catering.
- FoodSafe Level I certification required; SafeCheck or HACCP certification is an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Sysco, and Outlook.
- Must achieve 80% or higher on the WHMIS test.
Perks and Benefits
Horizon North offers competitive benefits and a structured work schedule.
- 20 days on/10 days off work rotation.
- Extended health and dental benefits fully covered.
- Paid travel time.
Worksite/Project
Remote Oilfield Camps
Remote oilfield camps are vital for supporting the oil and gas industry, especially in Alberta, where many operations are located in remote and challenging regions, such as the oil sands of northern Alberta. These camps provide essential accommodation, meals, and other services to workers involved in oil exploration, drilling, and extraction activities. Oilfield workers typically operate on rotational schedules, working extended hours in remote locations and depending on the camp for their essential needs. These camps are equipped with necessary amenities, including rest areas, dining rooms, and fitness facilities, ensuring that workers can focus on their tasks while maintaining their well-being.
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Horizon North
Horizon North, now part of Dexterra Group, is a leading Canadian provider of infrastructure and operational support services, specializing in workforce accommodations, modular construction, and facilities management. The company delivers turnkey solutions for remote and industrial projects, supporting sectors such as mining, energy, forestry, and construction across Canada's remote and urban regions. With expertise in camp management, catering, and modular building construction, Horizon North ensures cost-effective and scalable housing solutions for resource-based industries. In 2020, it expanded its offsite construction capabilities by acquiring NRB Inc., an Ontario-based modular manufacturer, strengthening its prefabricated building solutions. In 2021, Horizon North merged with Dexterra Group, a national leader in facilities operations and support services, creating a comprehensive service platform that spans all 11 provinces and territories.
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