Cook jobs in Yukon

Cooks prepare, cook, and serve a wide variety of foods
for workers in mine or exploration camps. They are
familiar with sanitation standards, safe work practices,
and health regulations pertaining to food preparation
and service. Cooks oversee kitchen operations including
the supervision of cook’s helpers and other kitchen staff.
Cooks may also order supplies, and oversee inventory,
costs, and menus. Cook’s Helpers make sure all the
necessary ingredients are available and prepared for the
Cook. Responsibilities include washing, cutting/peeling,
weighing, measuring, and arranging various ingredients,
as well as stocking goods, cleaning and assisting other
kitchen staff. Cooks work at site often for two weeks at a
time. Depending on the needs and number of personnel at

GBP Creative the camp, cooks may work longer days than usual.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, & CERTIFICATION
Cook’s Helpers require no previous experience, but may take
an eight month program in Culinary Arts at Yukon College to
prepare for their career. To advance and become a Certified
Cook in the Yukon, a candidate must pass an exam after
completing an apprenticeship or after four and a half years
in the trade. Interprovincial trade certification (Interprovincial
Standards Red Seal) is also available to qualified Cooks. This
allows them to practice their trade in any province or territory
after passing an exam. Occupational First Aid training is often
required of Camp Cooks and is available at Yukon College,
St. John’s Ambulance or the Canadian Red Cross.

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