Contract: Late April – early October (approximately)
Salary: $15.50 per hour, 40 hours per week (accommodations and meals provided)
Deadline for application: February 4th, 2022 Applications will be considered as they are received
Always dreamed of waking up in a quaint cabin on a quiet lake to the majestic call of a loon, or going to bed to the sound of wolves howling in the distance? Here is your opportunity to do so. The historic Algonquin Wildlife Research Station (AWRS), in Algonquin Provincial Park is looking to hire a Head Cook for the 2022 field season. The terms of employment will be at minimum from April 25th to October 7th 2022. All meals and accommodations (semi-private lakeside cabin) will be provided. The AWRS is a not-for-profit organization that supports University and College researchers and field courses, as well as government researchers.
The Head Cook’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Planning menus and preparing nutritionally balanced meals (including omnivore/vegetarian) for 15 – 40+ people.
• Placing wholesale orders and managing a budget.
• Advising Assistant Cook and volunteers on daily routines.
• Proper storage and rotation of food kept on-site.
• Cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining Cookhouse facilities in accordance with COVID-19 policies and Safe Food Handling protocols.
• Working with the Manager and other staff to ensure efficient and safe operation of the Cookhouse.
• Assisting with opening/closing seasonal kitchen.
The AWRS Cookhouse provides 3 meals per day, 7 days per week, to 15–50 researchers, field technicians and staff. Meals are prepared from scratch in a fully-outfitted kitchen and served buffet-style in a communal dining area. Cook staff includes a Head Cook and an Assistant Cook, each of whom will work 5 days per week, 3 days together and 2 days independently, therefore planning, strong organizational skills and a strong work ethic are crucial attributes of the successful applicant. The applicant should also savor life in a beautifully secluded forest setting while being comfortable in a communal living environment. An interest in biological research and appreciation for the outdoors is also a benefit.
Preferred qualifications include:
• A current Safe Food Handling Certificate is required.
• Experience in all aspects of food handling and preparation.
• Knowledge of safe and effective use of a knife and other cooking implements. A knife-skills certificate will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of cooking “from scratch” with bulk ingredients.
• Culinary experience and knowledge of products.
• Experience in large-quantity cooking.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines.
• Ability to plan and implement a cost effective menu.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Current First Aid & CPR certificates are considered assets.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to live and work at a well-known research station in a renowned provincial park. The successful applicant will learn a significant amount about running a restaurant/cookhouse facility. Spare time can be spent volunteering with researchers or on the extensive property of the Algonquin Wildlife Research Station, or on the multitude of park trails. Canoes and hiking trails are available on the research station property.
Applicants must send an email with a cover letter outlining qualifications, a resume, and contact information for 2 references to:
Kevin Kemmish, Station Manager
algonquinwildliferesearch@gmail.com
Wildlife Research Station
P.O. Box 49
Whitney, Ontario K0J 2M0
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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