Job Overview

MATRIX Camps, Logistics & Aviation is seeking experienced 1st Cooks with Advanced First Aid or OFA3 (depending on which Province you are in) for rotational positions at remote camp locations across Canada. This role suits a self‑motivated, adaptable culinary professional who excels in a team environment, maintains high standards of food quality and safety, and manages tasks with strong attention to detail and efficiency. Work is site‑based in remote camps with exciting and challenging weather conditions. See the Canadian Wilderness like never before! Many different locations available throughout year as projects start and close. Travel Pay may be offered, depending on camp. Once you are in our system the opportunities keep coming - Get on our pre-screened pipeline today!

Basics:

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including baked goods and desserts made from scratch
• Plan menus that meet resident client preferences and dietary / allergy requirements, and budgeted food costs
• Manage food inventory, ordering, storage, labeling, and FIFO rotation following Matrix food safety plan
• Train, support, and supervise kitchen staff while maintaining a safe, clean, and team-focused work environment

Requirements

• Experience preparing meals for small and large groups in a remote camp kitchen setting
• Culinary Diploma or Red Seal Designation, Food Safe Handling Certificate, Advanced First Aid Certificate; required
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP procedures, and proper food storage practices
• Ability to lead, train, and coach kitchen staff when required
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, cleanliness, and teamwork

NOTE: Reference and criminal record checks will be conducted. Some camps require pre-access drug screening.

Preference will be given to local residents and areas in proximity to the local communities of these camps.

Matrix: Our work begins where the road ends.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Seasonal

Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $375.00-$425.00 per day

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Canada: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Remote Camp : 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• FoodSafe (required)
• occupational First Aid Level 3 (required)

Location:

• Canada (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (preferred)

Work Location: In person