First (1st) Cook Date Posted: May 11, 2015 Are you looking for a 1-3 month contract in the Oil Sands field with a great company? Do you thrive in a busy environment and aspire to achieve greatness? Noralta Lodge has an exciting opportunity for an experienced First Cook with a strong background in the Hospitality business. The First Cook will be responsible for leading, coordinating, supervising and ensuring proper planning of all activities within the kitchen in a timely manner while ensuring quality & presentation is met at all times. Performance Responsibilities               Organize and conduct weekly Health & Safety meetings with all team members of the kitchen; Meet weekly to discuss activities in the kitchen and upcoming goals; Supervise cooks and other kitchen team members in the preparation, cooking and presentation of food; Ensure quality, presentation and timing is met at all times from all areas of the kitchen; Order food and kitchen supplies based on weekly occupancies and inventories; Verify orders are received in proper quantities etc. while keeping coolers & dry storage areas organized; Maintain and create menus to ensure a healthy, appealing variety for guests on a weekly basis; Inspect the quality of raw and cooked foods products; Ensure all equipment and work surfaces are maintained by all team members with proper cleanliness and sanitization standards at all times; Assist with team member development and training of new team members; Oversee and assist when necessary with the unloading and storing of groceries; Attend to guest complaints in a quick & professional manner while keeping other guests best interests in mind; Act as an ambassador for Noralta Lodge in all dealings with the public and team members; To be familiar with and carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with Health & Safety policies approved by Noralta Lodge along with Occupational Health & Safety regulations. Personal Attributes and Qualifications:                    Post-secondary certificate or diploma in a cooking program is an asset; Red Seal certification required; Minimum 5 years’ experience of cooking for high quantities of people; Strong supervisory skills including training and coaching new team members; Food Safe certification required before starting the position; Valid First Aid/CPR/WHMIS certification; Excellent Organizational and Time Management skills; Excellent Communication (written & verbal) and Interpersonal Skills; Self-motivation, confidence, discretion, and good judgment; Excellent comprehension and command of the English language (written & verbal); Ability to maintain positive atmosphere amongst the team & to work cooperatively through personal behavior, work contribution and sharing of expertise and knowledge; Keen interest in cooking, creating tasteful meals in a timely manner with astute sense of smell and taste; Ability lifting loads of up to 50 pounds; Welcoming and professional attitude when working in all areas and around guests; Ability to prioritize and multi-task; Good physical stamina; Good Listener, display patience and understanding; Reliable team player; and, Demonstrate professional skills under stressful situations. Interested applicants, please forward your resume by responding directly to this ad. All applicants will be treated with the highest degree of confidentiality. We recognize the value of diversity in our workforce, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We would like to thank all candidates for their interest, however only qualified applicants will be contacted. You can send your resume by: Email: hr@noraltalodge.com Fax: 1.888.557.2007