Overland Cook at Intrepid Group

As the largest travel B Corp globally Intrepid creates positive change through the joy of travel by offering sustainable, experience-rich travel and providing the best travel experiences ever, for both the people and the planet.   Travel to us is a force for good and we want to be the best travel company not just in the world, but for the world. So, let’s change the way we all see the world, together as now more than ever, the world needs Intrepid people.  

Cooks with Intrepid 

In East Africa, tours are delivered by Independent Freelance Group Leaders, and as a Cook with Intrepid you will partner with them to ensure that our customers are taken care of while travelling with Intrepid. 

You will take ownership of all hot meals, food preparation, and portions to ensure that our travellers are provided with delicious meals that will take their experience with Intrepid to the next level! Your main responsibilities will be the preparing and portioning of a variety of meals, budget, and menu planning, hygiene, and cleanliness, managing equipment and camping materials as well as ensuring dietary requirements are always met and working to ensure every guest is left with a positive experience. 

With Intrepid you will be ensuring that the work you do has meaning, as Intrepid focuses on giving back and investing in your local community, which is why use local cooks, leaders, local operators and ensure we give back into the destination at every opportunity. 

To be successful as a Cook with Intrepid you will require: 

1. Health & Safety certificate 
2. Police Clearance 
3. Valid passport for six months 
4. COVID-19 vaccination Certificate  
5. Chef Certification (not essential but preferred) 
6. Ability to conduct Customer needs assessment to fulfil dietary requirements 
7. Well versed in preparing, seasoning, and cooking a variety of food  
8. Highly experienced in following sanitation guidelines for food preparation 
9. Exceptional understanding of performing quality inspections to ensure that the quality of food is good  
10. Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift to 40 pounds & work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours). 
11. Be willing to follow direction and ask questions for clarification if needed 

You will have an amazing attitude and be able to communicate clearly with our customers, managers, and team members, be able to read and follow recipes without supervision and most importantly be commitment to Intrepid’s responsible travel philosophy and share in our core values of integrity, innovation, fun, passion, growth, and responsibility. 

What it’s like to be a Cook with Intrepid: 

We know everyone’s journey is different, we support an inclusive culture where our people, travellers, and partners can truly be themselves. We believe our team must reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit, and we’re committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. 

Intrepid will offer you 

1.  Departures through the year of diverse itineraries to lead, including a hike, bike and kayak adventure, festival trips, family tours and foodie experiences 
2. Travel to/from trip included 
3.  Accommodation at the hotel where the guests stay (generally) & some meals included 
4. Access to e-learning platforms, comprehensive leader training & internal career opportunities 
5. Travel discounts for you to experience Intrepid as a passenger 
6. Recognition and celebration with awards nights 

We are excited to hear from you, and we encourage you to not delay your application as we will be screening applications as they are received and may close advertising early if the right person is identified.  please apply through the link below by 15th Nov 2022.