About this role
Second Cook
Location: Remote mining camp near Winnemucca, Nevada
Work Schedule: Rotational; schedule not specified
Camp Size: Approximately 150 residents
Matrix Camps, Logistics & Aviation is seeking an experienced Second Cook to support food service at a remote mining camp. The Second Cook will help prepare high-quality meals for approximately 150 residents while following food safety procedures.
The successful candidate will bring strong cooking skills, attention to food quality, and a collaborative approach to working with the kitchen team.
Basics
- Assist with breakfast, lunch, and dinner service for approximately 150 residents
- Support from-scratch cooking and baking/desserts production (as provided by Matrix)
- Prepare food according to recipes, portioning standards, and production schedules
- Maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen and storage areas
- Help with food inventory support: labeling, storage, and FIFO rotation under the Matrix food safety plan
- Support the 1st Cook with kitchen organization, prep lists, and team workflow
- Follow all directions promptly and maintain a positive, safety-first attitude
Requirements
- Remote camp kitchen experience preferred (camp experience required for consideration)
- Ability to prepare meals for small and large groups in a high-volume setting
- Food Safety / Food Handler certificate (required)
- First Aid / Advanced First Aid certification (required)
- Strong knowledge of food safety practices (safe storage, sanitation, and handling)
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in remote/site conditions
- Strong commitment to workplace safety, cleanliness, and teamwork
- PPE and site rules are required (specific PPE listed by the site upon onboarding)
- Reference and criminal record checks will be conducted
- Some sites may require pre-access drug screening and/or fitness-for-duty clearance
- Preference
- Preference will be given to local candidates (and candidates with proximity) in the Winnemucca, NV region.
- Employment Eligibility
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
- Matrix will comply with all applicable U.S. employment verification requirements (I-9).
- Job Details
- Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal (Rotational)
- Rotation: 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off
- Additional Notes
- Once you’re in our system, you’ll be considered for upcoming camp opportunities throughout the year.
- Get on our pre-screened pipeline today!
- Matrix: Our work begins where the road ends.
Requirements
- Remote camp kitchen experience preferred (camp experience required for consideration)
- Ability to prepare meals for small and large groups in a high-volume setting
- Food Safety / Food Handler certificate (required)
- First Aid / Advanced First Aid certification (required)
- Strong knowledge of food safety practices (safe storage, sanitation, and handling)
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in remote/site conditions
- Strong commitment to workplace safety, cleanliness, and teamwork
- PPE and site rules are required (specific PPE listed by the site upon onboarding)
- Reference and criminal record checks will be conducted
- Some sites may require pre-access drug screening and/or fitness-for-duty clearance