Breakfast Cook - Remote Oilfield Camps - Accommodations - Monthly Work Rotations
Horizon North is hiring a Breakfast Cook for its camp facility in Fort McMurray, AB. This position offers a 28 days on, 28 days off rotation with 12-hour workdays. The Breakfast Cook will be responsible for preparing high-quality breakfast and baked goods for up to 70 clients, following strict food safety and hygiene regulations. Additional duties include managing kitchen equipment, ensuring sanitation, and maintaining food quality. Transportation is provided from a pickup point in Edmonton. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring drug, alcohol, and fit-to-work testing.
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Work Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
The Breakfast Cook will prepare high-quality breakfast meals and baked goods while ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
- Prepare and cook breakfast for up to 70 clients.
- Create and follow menus to ensure food quality.
- Wrap and date all baked goods according to production schedules.
- Ensure consistent quality in food preparation, including dietary accommodations.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintain sanitation and hygiene standards in accordance with the Food Safety Act.
- Clean, wash, and sanitize kitchen equipment and work areas.
Requirements
Applicants should have culinary training, food safety certifications, and experience in high-volume meal preparation.
- Interprovincial Red Seal Certification or culinary education leading to Red Seal.
- FoodSafe Level I certification required.
- SafeCheck advanced food safety or HACCP certification is an asset.
- Minimum 3 years of cooking and baking experience in a similar or institutional setting.
- Experience preparing baked goods for large groups.
- Prior supervisory experience is an asset.
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 35 pounds.
- Must achieve 80% or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test.
Perks and Benefits
Horizon North provides competitive benefits and a structured work schedule.
- 28 days on/28 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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