Prep Cook (Remote Camp)

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Royal Camp Services Ltd is hiring a Prep Cook for Summit Camps, a full‑time remote camp role based in Whitehorse with travel covered from your point of departure. The position supports high‑volume food production, safe food handling, and kitchen cleanup, while offering a clear path to a culinary career in a tight knit team. The ideal candidate has kitchen experience, a valid Food Safety certificate, Basic First Aid, the ability to lift up to 25 lbs, and a willingness to live in a remote camp for up to 4 weeks with a 2 week break and 12 hour days. To apply, stress reliability, hygiene, communication, stamina, and flexibility, and be prepared for drug and alcohol testing.

Summit Camps is recruiting for workforce camp-based positions. We offer an inclusive work environment, competitive wages and a benefits package available following probationary period. Travel is also covered from your point of departure.

Primary Role: Prep Cooks assist with many aspects of food production and maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen environment. This can be a growth position and is an ideal role for those who wish to pursue a career in cooking.

Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare a high volume of quality sandwiches, daily
• Wash, cut and prepare fruit and vegetables as required
• Demonstrate and ensure the use of proper knife skills
• Assist with food service as required
• Assist to ensure food safety standards are met and maintained at all times
• Practice safe work procedures and rectify and/or report any safety hazards immediately
• Organize and assist with unloading and proper storage of grocery orders
• Assist with dishwashing and kitchen cleanup as needed
• Ensure all kitchen, food storage, and food service areas are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion

Qualifications:

• Candidates local to Whitehorse, YT preferred
• Experience working in a kitchen required
• Current Food Safety Certificate required
• Basic First Aid Certification required
• Must be able to lift, move, push, pull, and carry up to 25 lbs
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test prior to employment and work/live in a drug and alcohol free camp environment for up to 4 weeks at a time
• Must be able to live in a remote camp environment for up to 4 weeks with a 2-week break, working up to 12-hour days

Personal Attributes & Skills:

• Highly motivated to prepare fresh, tasteful, nutritious food
• Positive, flexible and professional attitude at all times
• Capable of working as part of a closely knit team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organization and time management skills
• Reliable, punctual, consistent
• Professional image with good personal hygiene
• Good physical stamina; capable of working long hours on your feet