First Cook

Welcome to Newcrest! 

Newcrest is one of the world's largest gold mining companies. As a global business, we aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.

We recognise that our different backgrounds and perspectives help us find better ways to: solve problems; attract and retain the best people; explore, develop, and produce more gold safely and profitably; and help make Newcrest a better place to work.

Following the recent acquisition of Pretivm, Newcrest now own and operate the Brucejack Mine located 65 kilometers north of the town of Stewart in northern British Columbia. 

The Brucejack underground mine is one of the largest and highest-grade gold mines globally and as of January 1, 2021 has proven and probable mineral reserves of 3.9 million ounces of gold (14.4 million tonnes grading 8.3 grams per tonne gold) with a mine life of 12 years.

The Opportunity:

Newcrest has an open position for a First Cook with a broad skill set, strong supervisory skills and excellent interpersonal abilities to join our team at the Brucejack Mine.  

Working as a leader of our team, you will be responsible for all aspects of hot food preparation and production in a remote camp serving up to 650 occupants. Taking direction from the Executive Chef and Head Chef. The First Cook is responsible for the daily operation and supervision of staff in the kitchen and dining room. Additional duties include assisting with menu planning, quality food production, staff planning, inventory management and kitchen administration, while ensuring high quality standards of food safety and sanitation is achieved.  

Specific role and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

  • Producing daily menu for lunch and dinner.
  • Ensuring safe work habits, food safety, and company standards are met.
  • Provide employee training working with the Executive Chef to create development plans for the team and individuals.
  • Proactively monitor inventory and prepare food and supply orders in coordination with your Head Chef.
  • Ensure food quality and nutritional standards are met.
  • Ensure special diets and allergen concerns are accommodated and catered for.
  • Assist with inventory, menu planning and recipe building.
  • Create and implement new recipes and ideas into meal plans.
  • Working with your Head Chef to implement consistent kitchen planning, systems, and efficient production schedules.
  • Review, manage and oversee cleaning lists and schedules to ensure proper sanitation standards are exceeded.
  • Advise management of purchasing requirements with a focus on minimizing waste and avoiding product shortages.
  • Other requested duties and responsibilities to support the successful development of Newcrest Camp Services Department. 

What we offer: 

We are committed to ensuring that our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable camp accommodations, as well as balanced meals prepared by our culinary team.  

Team members can expect access to TV and Wi-Fi, our on-site gym, and a variety of recreational activities.  

All our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including: 

  • Travel allowance and arrangements made for transportation to and from site 
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications 
  • Ongoing training with continuous growth and development opportunities 

It is important to note that the safety and wellbeing of our team is our top priority. As such, we promote a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. 

About You:

  • 5 years of kitchen or catering experience in a supervisory role. Including, high- quality, high volume food service. 
  • Considerable experience cooking for special diets such as gluten-free, vegetarian, diabetic, low fat, low sugar, etc.
  • Valid Standard First Aid with CPR and Advanced Food Safe Certificates
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, organizational & supervisory skills. 
  • Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

We are particularly interested in you if you are a strong leader that works well under pressure and has a broad range of experience which includes cooking within remote camps, hotel/catering and fine dining restaurant environments.  As a strong team player, you have excellent communication and leadership skills, which include the ability to create a positive team environment where everyone supports each other to be successful while maintaining high standards of service. 

Lastly, please note the following physical aspects of this position: 

  • Constant standing and walking throughout a 12-hour shift.
  • Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 lbs.

Please note, extra hours may be required from time to time to fulfil your responsibilities. 

Newcrest is committed to supporting the nearby communities, and as such, preference will be given to candidates who reside in Northwestern BC or who are willing to relocate. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our commitment to you:

At Newcrest, we hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together, and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem solving.

Newcrest’s commitment to diversity and inclusion respects both the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.

Newcrest promotes a drug and alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Next Steps:

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application online before the advertised application closing date.

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING NEW CHALLENGE, JOIN NEWCREST AND THE BRUCEJACK MINE TODAY!